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AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 UNDERSTANDING TOPIC QUESTIONS • Topic questions on ATI TEAS can be one of two types: (1) differentiate between a topic, theme, main idea, and supporting details, (2) identify the topic sentence or summary sentence of a paragraph or passage. • The topic of a passage is the overall general subject the passage is addressing. The topic sentence can be located anywhere in the passage. Often this sentence is the first sentence, second sentence, or last sentence in the first paragraph of the passage. • Summary sentences are concluding sentences that reiterate the main idea of the passage. Summary sentences may also have a conclusion based on information given in the passage. AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 EXAMPLE EXAMPLE CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was started by American CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was started by American Heart Association’s for attempting to save someone’s life. It is a method used Heart Association’s for attempting to save someone’s life. It is a method used when a patient’s heart has stopped beating. when a patient’s heart has stopped beating. Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via chest Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via chest compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, the rescuer begins by compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, the rescuer begins by placing both hands flat on the sternum of the patient’s chest and begins placing both hands flat on the sternum of the patient’s chest and begins pushing down consistently and firmly at equal intervals. Compressions are pushing down consistently and firmly at equal intervals. Compressions are counted with an unofficial recommendation of 100 chest compressions per counted with an unofficial recommendation of 100 chest compressions per minute. minute. Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence for paragraph two? Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence for paragraph two? A. Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via chest A. Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via chest compressions. compressions. B. Compressions are counted with an unofficial recommendation of 100 chest B. Compressions are counted with an unofficial recommendation of 100 chest compressions per minute. compressions per minute. C. In order to perform chest compressions, the rescuer begins by placing both C. In order to perform chest compressions, the rescuer begins by placing both hands flat on the sternum of the patient’s chest and begins pushing down hands flat on the sternum of the patient’s chest and begins pushing down consistently and firmly at equal intervals. consistently and firmly at equal intervals. AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 AT EXAMPLE UNDERSTANDING MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was started by Main idea questions refer to the overall content of a American Heart Association’s for attempting to save someone’s life. It is a method used when a patient’s heart has stopped passage. This is the general point of the passage or the beating. “overall picture.” The main idea answer cannot be too Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via broad or too specific. chest compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, the rescuer begins by placing both hands flat on the sternum of the patient’s chest and begins pushing down consistently and firmly at equal intervals. Compressions are counted with an unofficial recommendation of 100 chest compressions per minute. What is the passages main idea? A. How to administer CPR techniques B. Various ways that people learn about CPR C. Present a review of how people can use CPR daily D. Focuses on several ways to save people in danger

AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 AT EXAMPLE UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING PURPOSE CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, was started by QUESTIONS American Heart Association’s for attempting to save someone’s life. It is a method used when a patient’s heart has stopped Understanding and identifying purpose questions will beating. test the user’s knowledge of purpose of a whole passage Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via or part of a passage. The answer choices usually start chest compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, the rescuer begins by placing both hands flat on the sternum of the with the word “to.” For example, the passage may ask, patient’s chest and begins pushing down consistently and firmly at “Why did the author mention ______?” The answer equal intervals. Compressions are counted with an unofficial recommendation of 100 chest compressions per minute. choices would all give reasons for why that detail could What is the passages main idea? have been mentioned. A. How to administer CPR techniques B. Various ways that people learn about CPR C. Present a review of how people can use CPR daily D. Focuses on several ways to save people in danger AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 AT EXAMPLE EXAMPLE Adopting a dog is a fine thig to do, because many wonderful homeless dogs Adopting a dog is a fine thig to do, because many wonderful homeless dogs benefit, and because people benefit from their companionship, unconditional benefit, and because people benefit from their companionship, unconditional love, beauty, and entertainment value. However, if you have never cared for a love, beauty, and entertainment value. However, if you have never cared for a dog before, there are some things to consider. If you are away at work all day, dog before, there are some things to consider. If you are away at work all day, you should look into getting two puppies or dogs that get along well and will you should look into getting two puppies or dogs that get along well and will keep each other company. A pet should be compatible with you in personality keep each other company. A pet should be compatible with you in personality and temperament. Do you want a “couch potato” dog or an energetic, playful and temperament. Do you want a “couch potato” dog or an energetic, playful pet? Puppies are a lot of fun, but their high energy levels and changing pet? Puppies are a lot of fun, but their high energy levels and changing nutritional needs mean they require more attention, and puppy immunizations nutritional needs mean they require more attention, and puppy immunizations can be expensive. Adult dogs are a better choice if you want a calmer, more can be expensive. Adult dogs are a better choice if you want a calmer, more relaxed pet that has already learned the basics of self-care and socialization. You relaxed pet that has already learned the basics of self-care and socialization. You must be prepared for the serious commitment of time, attention, and money must be prepared for the serious commitment of time, attention, and money that goes along with caring for a pet as a family member for 10 to 20 years. that goes along with caring for a pet as a family member for 10 to 20 years. What is the author’s main purpose? What is the author’s main purpose? A. To compare and contrast the behaviors of different dogs A. To compare and contrast the behaviors of different dogs B. To argue in favor of adopting adult dogs instead of puppies B. To argue in favor of adopting adult dogs instead of puppies C. To give the reader advice to consider adopting dogs C. To give the reader advice to consider adopting dogs D. To persuade more people that they should adopt homeless dogs D. To persuade more people that they should adopt homeless dogs AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 AT ATI TEAS READING REVIEW PART 2 EXAMPLE UNDERSTANDING AND IDENTIFYING DETAIL QUESTIONS CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the American Understanding and identifying detail questions require Heart Association’s started for attempting to save someone’s life. It is a method used when a patient’s heart has stopped beating. understanding specific facts from the passage. These Most all approaches of CPR begin with resuscitation efforts via facts are smaller issues raised during passage rather than chest compressions. In order to perform chest compressions, the the “overall picture.” The often begin with a phrase such rescuer begins by placing both hands flat on the sternum of the patient’s chest and begins pushing down consistently and firmly at as “According to the author,” and typically ask “how” and equal intervals. Compressions are counted with an unofficial “what” questions. recommendation of 100 chest compressions per minute. The goal of CPR is to help an unresponsive person start breathing again. Important Note: detail questions are always given According to the passage, what is the goal of CPR? directly in the passage A. To prevent a person who has lost consciousness from drowning B. To help an unconscious person regain consciousness C. To help an unresponsive person start breathing again D. To help an unresponsive person become mobile again