Nursing Exam Practice Questions and
Answers
Reading Comprehension
Passage about sleep: What is the author’s main purpose?
Answer: To suggest the length of a healthy night’s sleep and consequences of
insufficient sleep.
Passage on exercise: What is implied about daily walking?
Answer: It reduces cardiovascular risk.
Passage on nutrition: What is the author’s tone?
Answer: Persuasive, encouraging balanced diet.
Passage on climate: What is the main idea?
Answer: Human activity contributes to global warming.
Passage on technology: What is the author’s conclusion?
Answer: Technology improves communication but raises privacy concerns.
Math Section
Solve:
3
4
÷
1
2
Answer:
3
2
.
Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
Answer:
3
4
.
A nurse gives 250 mg every 6 hours. How much in 24 hours?
Answer: 1000 mg.
Simplify:
2
𝑥
, +
3
𝑥
−
4
.
Answer:
5
𝑥
−
4
.
Ratio of 2:5 expressed as a fraction.
Answer:
2
5
.
Convert 120 minutes to hours.
Answer: 2 hours.
A solution has 20 g solute in 100 mL. What % concentration?
Answer: 20%.
Round 3.678 to two decimal places.
Answer: 3.68.
Solve:
5
2
−
3
2
.
Answer: 16.
A patient drinks 1.5 L water. How many mL?
Answer: 1500 mL.
Science Section
Progressive demyelination of neurons is known as?
Answer: Multiple Sclerosis.
The powerhouse of the cell?
Answer: Mitochondria.
Answers
Reading Comprehension
Passage about sleep: What is the author’s main purpose?
Answer: To suggest the length of a healthy night’s sleep and consequences of
insufficient sleep.
Passage on exercise: What is implied about daily walking?
Answer: It reduces cardiovascular risk.
Passage on nutrition: What is the author’s tone?
Answer: Persuasive, encouraging balanced diet.
Passage on climate: What is the main idea?
Answer: Human activity contributes to global warming.
Passage on technology: What is the author’s conclusion?
Answer: Technology improves communication but raises privacy concerns.
Math Section
Solve:
3
4
÷
1
2
Answer:
3
2
.
Convert 0.75 to a fraction.
Answer:
3
4
.
A nurse gives 250 mg every 6 hours. How much in 24 hours?
Answer: 1000 mg.
Simplify:
2
𝑥
, +
3
𝑥
−
4
.
Answer:
5
𝑥
−
4
.
Ratio of 2:5 expressed as a fraction.
Answer:
2
5
.
Convert 120 minutes to hours.
Answer: 2 hours.
A solution has 20 g solute in 100 mL. What % concentration?
Answer: 20%.
Round 3.678 to two decimal places.
Answer: 3.68.
Solve:
5
2
−
3
2
.
Answer: 16.
A patient drinks 1.5 L water. How many mL?
Answer: 1500 mL.
Science Section
Progressive demyelination of neurons is known as?
Answer: Multiple Sclerosis.
The powerhouse of the cell?
Answer: Mitochondria.
