Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

1. Which sentence uses the word "their" correctly?
   The instructor said their is a quiz tomorrow.
2. On a nursing pre entrance exam practice question about conversions, 1 gram (g) is equal to 1,000 milligrams (mg).
   True
3. The provider orders amoxicillin 500 mg by mouth every 8 hours. The tablets available are 250 mg each. How many tablets should the patient receive per dose?
   2 tablets
4. On a nursing entrance exam practice test, you are asked to convert \(\frac{3}{5}\) to a percent. Which answer is correct?
   60%
5. Read the passage, then answer the question. "Before entering a patient's room, the nurse washes her hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. She dries her hands with a clean towel and uses the towel to turn off the faucet. These steps help prevent the spread of germs between patients." What is the main idea of this passage?
   Handwashing steps are mainly for comfort.
6. In the circulatory system, which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
   Artery
7. On a nursing entrance exam, it is acceptable to choose reading answers based on your own medical knowledge instead of what the passage states.
   False
8. In professional nursing documentation, slang such as "pt is kinda out of it" should be avoided.
   True
9. A provider orders 1,000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours. Using the IV rate formula Rate (mL/hr) = Volume (mL) ÷ Time (hr), what rate should the nurse set on the infusion pump?
   125 mL/hr
10. Read the instructions, then answer the question. "Take one 20 mg tablet by mouth twice daily with food. Do not skip doses. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time." Which statement is best supported by these instructions?
    The patient should not double up on tablets after missing a dose.
11. A nurse is writing in a patient's chart. Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement and is appropriate for professional documentation?
    The patient reporting feeling dizzy after standing.
12. A patient has a deep cut on the leg and is unable to move the foot normally, but blood flow to the area is intact. Which structure is most likely injured?
    Tendon
13. Veins always carry oxygen-poor blood, and arteries always carry oxygen-rich blood.
    False
14. On a nursing entrance exam practice test free section, you see a dosage word problem. Which strategies are recommended for solving it accurately? Select all that apply.
    Check whether your final answer is realistic for the patient.; Write units next to every number you use.; Underline time phrases such as "per day" or "every 6 hours."
15. Which of the following are metric prefixes that indicate a value smaller than the base unit (gram, liter, meter)? Select all that apply.
    Centi; Milli; Micro
16. An order reads: "Gentamicin 80 mg IV every 8 hours." The pharmacy sends vials labeled 40 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer for one dose?
    2 mL
17. A patient's heart rate increased from 60 beats per minute to 75 beats per minute after walking. What is the percent increase in heart rate?
    25%
18. Read the short passage, then answer the question. "During patient teaching, the nurse asks the patient to repeat back the instructions for using an inhaler. The patient demonstrates the steps, and the nurse corrects two errors. The nurse then has the patient repeat the demonstration until it is correct. This process helps the nurse confirm that the patient understands how to use the inhaler safely at home." What is the best inference from this passage?
    The nurse plans to give the inhaler to another patient instead.
19. You are practicing free nursing school entrance exam questions and answers that focus on reading. Which actions help you answer passage-based questions more accurately? Select all that apply.
    Base your inferences only on ideas supported by the passage.; Underline key words in the question such as "main reason" or "first step."; Restate the main idea of the passage in your own words before looking at the options.
20. A nursing entrance exam practice test includes a question on basic biology terms. Which statements about body structures and their functions are accurate? Select all that apply.
    Arteries carry blood away from the heart.; Veins return blood to the heart.
21. Arrange the typical steps for solving a medication dosage word problem in the most logical order.
    Correct order: Identify what the question is asking for and write the ordered dose with units. → Note the available medication form and concentration, including units. → Set up a calculation using a formula such as Dose to give = (Desired ÷ Available) × Form. → Perform the calculation, keeping units throughout, and simplify the answer. → Evaluate whether the final dose and units are realistic for the specific patient.
22. Which sentences would be appropriate for professional nursing charting, with correct grammar and tone? Select all that apply.
    The patient states he feels "a little better" after medication.; The patient refuses the medication and states, "I want to talk to the provider first."