Therapy Animals and Their Benefits

Why are therapy animals brought into hospitals?

• To help patients feel nervous and worry more about their illness

• To receive medical treatment from doctors

• To help patients feel better through their presence

• To entertain visitors in the waiting area

According to the passage, which of the following is not mentioned as a health benefit of spending time with animals?

• Lowering cholesterol

• Increasing blood pressure

• Reducing stress

• Helping patients heal faster after surgery

What is one reason dogs can help elderly people stay active?

• They are trained to make people exercise

• They can sense when someone has a cancer

• They enjoy visiting hospitals

• They require regular walks outside

In the Dolphin Program, why do some believe swimming with dolphins is helpful?

• Dolphins can detect human illnesses instantly

• Their sounds and friendly behavior create a calming effect

• Dolphins teach people how to swim better

• Dolphins can carry people through the water

How can dogs help detect cancer in patients?

• By barking when they see symptoms

• By watching the patient’s daily habits

• By smelling certain chemicals in the patient’s breath

• By sensing changes in a patient’s mood

According to the passage, what reason do scientists give for why animals help people recover?

• They give unconditional love and don’t judge people

• They have special healing powers in their fur

• They are easy to take care of

• Animals provide the same medical care as nurses

In the passage, the word “treated” is closest in meaning to:

• Repaired or fixed

• Given medical attention

• Decorated or improved

• Taught or trained

Which word means “having serious emotional or mental problems”?

• Cope with

• Heart attack

• Nursing homes

• Emotionally disturbed

The phrase “cope with” in the passage is best understood as:

• To avoid dealing with something

• To forget about a problem

• To handle a difficult situation

• To prepare for something ahead

In the passage, “significantly” most nearly means:

• In an important or noticeable way

• In a secret and hidden way

• In a small and unimportant way

• In a temporary or short-lived way