TEAS Reading Practice Test #5 3

Question 1

A student reads a passage about infection control and writes down the key points. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Note-taking for summarization

Answer

Writing down key points as you read is a summarization strategy. It helps consolidate understanding, identify main ideas, and create study materials. It is an active reading strategy rather than passive absorption.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reliable indicator of a credible online health source?

Accepted Answer

The site has millions of followers on social media

Answer

Social media popularity does not indicate medical accuracy. Credible health sources are identified by author credentials, institutional affiliation (.gov, .edu, .org from reputable institutions), currency of information, and peer-review status.

Question 3

In a pie chart showing percentage of nursing time spent on various tasks, which task takes the most time if its slice is 40%?

Accepted Answer

The task with the largest slice representing 40% of the total

Answer

In a pie chart, the size of each slice represents its proportion of the whole (100%). The largest slice — 40% — represents the task that consumes the most time relative to all other tasks.

Question 4

When a healthcare writer uses jargon like "MI" or "PRN" without explanation, they are assuming their audience is:

Accepted Answer

Healthcare professionals who recognize standard medical abbreviations

Answer

Medical jargon and abbreviations like "MI" (myocardial infarction) and "PRN" (as needed) are only appropriate when writing for medical professionals. Writing for patients or general audiences requires plain language.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates an implicit (implied) meaning?

Accepted Answer

"She smiled and put the discharge papers back in the drawer without reading them."

Answer

The second sentence implies (without stating explicitly) that the patient does not intend to follow the discharge instructions. The other sentences state facts directly and explicitly.

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TEAS Reading Practice Test #5 3