Nursing Entrance Exam

Nursing Preparation Study Guide

1.1.4 Informational Source Comprehension In informational source comprehension questions, a graphic or statement will be given and you must answer questions related to the graphic or statement. You will be asked questions related to: • Sets of directions • Ingredients on labels and instructions • Indexes and tables of contents • Product Information • Graphic Representation of Information • Other sources of print and digital communication Sets of Directions Directions can take the form of lists or can appear in paragraph form. If they are found in paragraph form, it may be helpful to rearrange them into a list. Each step in a set of instructions may require you to use the results from the previous steps. If this is the case it may be helpful to write down the steps as you complete them, as in the following example. Example Read the following set of directions then answer the question. 1. Start with the word “CINEMA” 2. Add the word “TO” at the end of the word. 3. Add the word “GRAPH” at the end of the word. 4. Add the letter “Y” at the end of the word. What new word has been spelled? a. Cinema b. Graphics c. Cinematography d. Cinematograph The new word that has been spelled is cinematography. Labels’ Ingredients and Directions Carefully reading the ingredients on a nutrition label will provide you with vital information when it comes to dietary needs, allergies and specific requirements in a diet. Products that claim to be 100% pure may be found to have other ingredients such as sugar and water, so be sure to break down the list of ingredients carefully on a label.

Achieve

Page 10

of 175

© 2018