When paramedics respond to a cardiac emergency, they first assess the patient's vital signs and level of consciousness. Next, they...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
When paramedics respond to a cardiac emergency, they first assess the patient's vital signs and level of consciousness. Next, they establish IV access and begin administering oxygen therapy. The medical team then performs advanced cardiac life support protocols, including defibrillation if necessary. _____ the patient is transported to the nearest cardiac facility for comprehensive treatment.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Subsequently,
In contrast,
Previously,
For example,
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| 'When paramedics respond to a cardiac emergency, they first assess the patient's vital signs and level of consciousness.' |
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| 'Next, they establish IV access and begin administering oxygen therapy.' |
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| 'The medical team then performs advanced cardiac life support protocols, including defibrillation if necessary.' |
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| 'the patient is transported to the nearest cardiac facility for comprehensive treatment.' |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: The passage describes the systematic sequence of steps paramedics follow when responding to a cardiac emergency.
Argument Flow: The passage presents a chronological sequence starting with basic assessment, progressing through complex interventions, and concluding with patient transport.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- We need a transition that shows the transport step follows logically after the medical treatments
- The logical function needed is continuation of the sequence - something that signals the next step in the process
Subsequently,
✓ Correct
- This means 'after that' and perfectly captures the logical flow from medical treatment to transportation
In contrast,
✗ Incorrect
- This signals opposition, but there is no contrast between treating and transporting the patient
Previously,
✗ Incorrect
- This refers to earlier events, which would reverse the chronological order
For example,
✗ Incorrect
- Transportation is not an example of medical treatment but the next step in the process