Physician Assistant Academic Ability 5

Question 1

A clinic sees 120 patients per day and is open 5 days per week. How many patients are seen in a 4-week month?

Accepted Answer

2,400

Answer

120 patients/day × 5 days/week × 4 weeks = 2,400 patients.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a primary source in medical research?

Accepted Answer

An original clinical trial published in a peer-reviewed journal

Answer

A primary source presents original, firsthand research data, such as an original clinical trial.

Question 3

Which word is the MOST precise synonym for 'prognosis'?

Accepted Answer

Outlook

Answer

Prognosis refers to the predicted course or likely outcome of a disease, which is best captured by 'outlook.'

Question 4

A number increased by 15% equals 92. What was the original number (rounded to the nearest whole number)?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

92 / 1.15 ≈ 80.

Question 5

In critical reading, 'inferring' means:

Accepted Answer

Drawing a conclusion based on evidence not directly stated

Answer

Inference involves reading between the lines to reach conclusions supported by implicit evidence.

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