Epic Skills Assessment Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'The hospital implemented a new triage protocol, resulting in a 20% reduction in wait times, though staff reported increased workload.' Which conclusion is best supported?

Accepted Answer

The protocol improved efficiency but created staff burden.

Answer

The passage supports both the efficiency gain and the staff workload increase as direct outcomes of the protocol.

Question 2

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to AMBIGUOUS.

Accepted Answer

Explicit

Answer

Ambiguous means unclear or open to multiple interpretations; explicit means clearly and directly stated.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'chronic' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The chronic shortage of supplies had persisted for three years.

Answer

Chronic means persisting for a long time, making a three-year shortage the correct usage.

Question 4

In a passage about electronic health records, the author argues that interoperability is the 'cornerstone of modern healthcare.' What does 'cornerstone' most likely mean here?

Accepted Answer

A fundamental and essential element

Answer

Cornerstone is used figuratively to mean a foundational or essential element upon which other things depend.

Question 5

Select the analogy that best completes: Diagnosis is to treatment as _____ is to solution.

Accepted Answer

Problem

Answer

Diagnosis identifies the problem, and treatment follows; similarly, identifying the problem precedes the solution.

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Epic Skills Assessment Verbal Reasoning & Comprehension 2