®Reading Comprehension Free Practice Test HESI A9

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Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.? Have you kicked the blankets off to the floor from tossing and turning? Many longtime suffers of Insomnia know these situations all too well. As many as 17% of Americans find the restful break of sleep hard to achieve. Lack of sleep affects intellectual abilities at work or school by causing a deficit in memory, attention, and concentration which in turn creates a feeling of irritation or depression. Chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, a psychiatric condition, or from sleep apnea, a condition where an individual actually stops breathing during sleep. Sleep hygiene, developing good sleep habits, and non- pharmacological therapies such as herbs and spices are some solutions to Insomnia.

What is stated in the passage?

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Physical illnesses can cause chronic insomnia.

The passage explicitly mentions that chronic insomnia can result from a medical illness, highlighting the link between physical health and sleep disturbances. A) This statement is incorrect because the passage does not support the idea that people with insomnia are totally healthy aside from their sleep issues. In fact, it indicates that chronic insomnia can be related to various medical conditions, suggesting that it may be a symptom of underlying health problems. B) The passage does not state that there is no cure for insomnia. Instead, it offers solutions such as sleep hygiene and non-pharmacological therapies, which implies that various strategies can be employed to manage or alleviate insomnia rather than resigning to it indefinitely. C) The passage does not suggest that insomnia is easily fixed through medication. It mentions non-pharmacological therapies and good sleep habits as solutions, indicating that while medication may be an option, it is not presented as the sole or simplest solution. Conclusion The passage highlights the complex nature of insomnia, emphasizing that it can be linked to physical illnesses and offering various strategies for management. Among the options provided, the assertion that physical illnesses can cause chronic insomnia is the only statement directly supported by the text. This underscores the importance of addressing underlying health issues in the treatment of sleep disorders.

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