Hoja de ejercicios de Comprensión lectora (exámenes de acceso) con soluciones

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt replaces exercise.
2. BIt cures infections.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt improves eyesight.

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AThe first nursing school in America
2. BThe American Red Cross
3. CA hospital for children in New York
4. DA medical school for women doctors

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo add fluoride to the teeth
2. BTo clean the gaps between the teeth
3. CTo replace brushing twice a day
4. DTo make the teeth whiter

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to call someone back
2. BJamie to hand over the phone
3. CJamie to shake his hand
4. DJamie to leave practice early

A patient reads: “Take this medicine on an empty stomach, one hour before breakfast.” She usually eats breakfast at 8 a.m. When should she take the medicine?

1. AAt 7 a.m.
2. BAt 8 a.m. with breakfast
3. CAt 9 a.m. after breakfast
4. DAt bedtime, before she sleeps

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ASoak in a bath
2. BTake a shower
3. CSwim in a pool
4. DRemove the stitches

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo argue that doctors are unnecessary
2. BTo explain how doctors give orders
3. CTo describe how to become a nurse
4. DTo challenge a narrow view of nursing

The author writes: “Studies show that people who drink water before meals eat slightly fewer calories. Therefore, drinking water is the only thing you need to lose weight.” Why is the conclusion not supported?

1. AThe studies did not look at water.
2. BWater makes people eat many more calories.
3. CThe author says nothing about the studies.
4. DA small effect does not make it the only factor.