TEAS Reading Practice Test 2

Question 1

A nursing textbook states: 'Hypertension affects approximately 47% of adults in the United States, making it one of the most prevalent chronic conditions.
Left untreated, it significantly increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease.' Based on this passage, what is the author's primary purpose?

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To inform readers about the prevalence and dangers of hypertension

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To persuade readers to take blood pressure medication

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To compare hypertension rates across different countries

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To describe the symptoms of hypertension

Question 2

Read the following passage: 'The patient presented with a temperature of 101.3°F, productive cough with yellow-green sputum, and bilateral crackles on auscultation. Chest X-ray revealed infiltrates in the lower lobes.' This passage is an example of which type of writing?

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Technical/clinical writing

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Narrative writing

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Expository writing

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Persuasive writing

Question 3

In a research article, the author writes: 'While previous studies suggested that vitamin D supplementation reduces fall risk in elderly patients, our meta-analysis of 42 randomized controlled trials found no statistically significant reduction (p = 0.23).' What can be inferred from this statement?

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Earlier research findings may not be supported by larger-scale analysis

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Vitamin D supplementation is harmful to elderly patients

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The meta-analysis had too few studies to be reliable

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Vitamin D has no health benefits whatsoever

Question 4

A health education pamphlet reads: 'Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. If soap is unavailable, use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.' What organizational pattern does this passage follow?

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

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Sequence of events

Question 5

Which of the following sentences contains a statement of opinion rather than fact?

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Nursing is the most rewarding career in healthcare.

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The human body contains 206 bones in adulthood.

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Normal adult body temperature is approximately 98.6°F (37°C).

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The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body.

Question 6

A journal article contains the following: 'Participants who exercised 150 minutes per week showed a 32% reduction in cardiovascular events compared to sedentary controls (95% CI: 24-40%, n=12,847).' What does the information in parentheses help the reader understand?

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The level of confidence and sample size supporting the finding

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The exact number of cardiovascular events that occurred

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The types of exercises that participants performed

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The duration of the study period