Practice Test ATI

Question 1

The client was diagnosed as having dysesthesia.
Which of the following is the definition of “dysesthesia” in this context?
A. Pleasant reaction to touch
B. Painful reaction to touch
C. Normal reaction to touch
D. No reaction to touch

Answer 1

B. The definition of “ dys- “ is “difficult or painful.” A client who has dysesthesia feels pain when touched

Question 2

A can of Chemicals has the word “antidote” on the label providing information and directions. Which of the following is the definition of “antidote” in this context?
A. An ingredient that is present in the chemicals
B. A contradiction for the use of the chemicals
C. An appropriate place to store the chemicals when not in use
D. A substance that counteracts the effect of chemicals

Answer 2

D. An antidote is a substance that “acts against,” or counteracts, the effects of another substance, such as the chemicals in the examples above. The prefix “anti-“ means against

Question 3

Based on the two parts of the word "circumlocution," which of the following definitions is correct?
A. Meandering expedition
B. Roundabout way of speaking
C. Type of geometrical pattern
D. Remote destination

Answer 3

B. The Latin root “circum” means around and the Latin word -loqui means to speak

Question 4

The doctor prescribed physical therapy so that the muscles in the athlete’s injured leg would not atrophy while she was healing.
Which of the following phrases is an antonym for the word -atrophy as used in the sentence above?
A. Become Invested
B. Increase in size
C. Weaken gradually
D. Injure through over-exertion

Answer 4

B. Atrophy means -to waste away-, so this is an appropriate synonym

Question 5

He typically avoided the local theater because he found its productions to be banal interpretations of over-performed plays
Which of the following is the meaning of -banal- as used in the sentence above?
A. Confusing
B. Ostentatious
C. Bland
D. Practiced

Answer 5

C. Bland is a synonym for banal, and it fits the context of the sentence because it makes sense that one would avoid bland plays

Question 6

The doctor’s message was cryptic because of her poor handwriting
Which of the following words describes the connotative meaning of the word -cryptic- as it is used in the sentence above?
A. Rewritten
B. Occult
C. Illegible
D. Terse

Answer 6

C. The context clue -because of her poor handwriting- suggests that -illegible- is the correct connotation for this context

Question 7

Soybean oil contains a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fats are required for normal bodily functions. Dieticians recommend replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Which of the following topic sentences should be added to the paragraph above?
A. Soybeans are grown in many states.
B. Soybeans are a good source for important fats.
C. Soybeans are a good source of nutritional fiber.
D. Soybeans are high in fat and should not be eaten

Answer 7

B. This sentence establishes soybeans and fats as the topic of the paragraph

Question 8

The giant panda is a rare mammal. It is easily recognizable because of its distinctive black-and-white markings. The giant panda’s diet consists of bamboo stems, leaves and shoots. It eats about 80 pounds of bamboo every day. Everyone enjoys reading about the giant panda. There are fewer than 1,000 pandas living in the wild.
Which of the following sentences does not belong in a well- organized paragraph?
A. The giant panda is a rare mammal.
B. It is easily recognizable because of its distinctive black-and-white markings
C. Everyone enjoys reading about giant panda
D. There are fewer that 1,000 pandas living in the wild

Answer 8

C. This sentence does not belong in this paragraph. It is an option that does not support the topic sentence about the rarity of giant pandas

Question 9

Kelly is writing a research paper for class. She is keeping a list of the websites and authors from which she is gathering information to include in her paper. Which of the following elements of the writing process is Kelly performing?
A. Preparing an outline
B. Writing a draft
C. Referencing sources
D. Writing a revision

Answer 9

C. Kelly is referencing sources found on the internet. Keeping a list of these references will enable her to include citations for each source

Question 10

Which of the following sentences in a research paper should include a citation?
A. This paper summarizes key aspects of supplements to support the immune system
B. Numerous studies have been conducted to find ways to improve the immune system
C. several clinics report cases of improved immune system responses
D. These results are conclusive of improved immune system, according to Dr. Smith’s paper

Answer 10

D. This sentence does require a citation. It refers to a specific point from Dr. Smith’s research requires a citation for their work