TEAS Locating Specific Information Practice Questions

5 free Locating Specific Information practice questions

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1. Question 1
   A student is writing a report on renewable energy policies and needs a brief overview of how different countries approach solar and wind power. Which of the following would be the best reference for this information?

   A memoirAn encyclopediaA handbookA thesaurus

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2. Question 2

   A pressure injury rarely appears all at once. It usually begins as a quiet mismatch between tissue needs and blood flow. When a patient remains in one position for too long, the weight of the body can compress small vessels, reducing oxygen delivery to skin and underlying muscle. Moisture from perspiration or incontinence weakens the skin’s protective barrier, and friction from sliding down in bed can damage fragile outer layers. Together, these factors create an avoidable cascade. Early prevention depends on noticing subtle clues. Nonblanchable redness over bony areas, a complaint of tenderness, or skin that feels warmer or firmer than surrounding tissue can signal trouble before an open wound forms. Risk is higher for patients with limited mobility, poor nutrition, reduced sensation, or impaired circulation. A quick risk screen is useful, but it is not a substitute for regular, focused skin checks. Simple interventions are most effective when they are consistent. Repositioning schedules reduce prolonged pressure, while pillows or foam wedges help offload heels and protect the sacrum. Keeping the head of the bed as low as clinically appropriate can decrease shear. Managing moisture with timely hygiene, barrier creams, and breathable linens supports intact skin. Adequate protein and hydration help tissue tolerate stress and repair minor damage. Preventing pressure injuries is not just a task to be “completed.” It is a pattern of attentive care—small actions repeated shift after shift—that protects comfort, reduces infection risk, and shortens recovery time.

   According to the passage, which of the following is listed as an early warning sign of a developing pressure injury?

   A sudden fever and chillsNonblanchable redness over bony areasA deep cut that bleeds heavilyA rash that appears only on the arms

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3. Question 3
   A student is researching the history of the influenza vaccine and wants a list of books and articles that a reliable source used. Which reference tool would be most useful?

   A glossaryA bibliographyA table of contentsA directory

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4. Question 4
   A student is preparing a presentation on local community services and needs phone numbers and addresses for nearby food banks, shelters, and clinics. Which reference source would be most helpful?

   A directoryAn atlasA glossaryA thesaurus

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5. Question 5

   In many clinical settings, the most dangerous part of a medication is not the drug itself but the assumptions made around it. Labels look familiar, so the mind fills in details: “same brand,” “same dose,” “same route.” Yet small differences—an extra word, a different concentration, a similar-sounding name—can change a safe task into a serious error. Consider how information is arranged on common medication packaging. The largest text often highlights the brand name, while the strength may appear in smaller print or in an unfamiliar format, such as milligrams per milliliter. A vial labeled “10 mg/mL” is not the same as a vial labeled “10 mg total.” If a patient needs 10 mg and the vial contains 10 mg/mL, the dose is 1 mL; if the vial contains 10 mg total in 2 mL, the dose is the full 2 mL. Confusing these two can double the volume given or cut the dose in half. Route and formulation also matter. “Extended-release” tablets are designed to deliver medication slowly; crushing them can release the full dose at once. Similarly, ophthalmic drops may look like otic drops, but the tissues they contact are not equally tolerant. For nursing students, label reading is a clinical skill: pause, locate the drug name, strength, concentration, route, and expiration date, then match each item to the order. That deliberate sequence takes seconds—and it protects patients when familiarity tries to rush the process.

   According to the passage, where is the brand name most likely to appear on common medication packaging?

   In the smallest print near the expiration dateIn the largest text on the labelOnly on the outer box, not on the vialHidden in a barcode that must be scanned

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