Answers 2025/2026 (Complete Nursing Entrance
Exam Prep Guide)
1. Which of the following correctly orders the layers of the epidermis from most
superficial to deepest?
• S. spinosa, S. Basale, S. corneum, S. granulosum, S. lucidum
• S. corneum, S. lucidum, S. granulosum, S. spinosum, S. Basale
• S. corneum, S. spinosum, S. Basale, S. granulosum, S. lucidum
• S. Basale, S. spinosum, S. granulosum, S. lucidum, S. corneum - ANSWER -• S.
corneum, S. lucidum, S. granulosum, S. spinosum, S. Basale
2. What of the following statements is true about an allergic reaction?
• An allergic reaction, like hives or wheezing breath, is the result of overactive
body systems like the integumentary system and respiratory system.
• An allergic reaction is a function of overactive B-cells in the body, which release
various immunoglobulins.
• An allergic reaction is a function of overactive mast cells in the body, which are
stimulated by Immunoglobulin E.
• An allergic reaction involves proteins like histamine, keratin and collagen. -
ANSWER -• An allergic reaction is a function of overactive mast cells in the body,
which are stimulated by Immunoglobulin E.
3. Alkali metals are in which group of the periodic table?
• Group 1
• Group 2
• Group 7
• Group 8 - ANSWER -• Group 1
4. Which term refers to a molecule of DNA and structural protein?
• Lysosome
• Centrosome
,• Chromosome
• Genome - ANSWER -• Chromosome
5. If Silicon (Si) has an atomic mass of 28.1 AMU (atomic mass units), which of
the following is the most likely number of neutrons an atom of Silicon would
have?
• 28.1
• 14
• 28
• 14.2 - ANSWER -• 14
6. Which neuromuscular system controls voluntary movement?
• Autonomic
• Somatic
• Sympathetic
• Parasympathetic - ANSWER -• Somatic
7. Which of the following is another name for a sweat gland?
• Ceruminous
• Sebaceous
• Sudoriferous
• Integumeous - ANSWER -• Sudoriferous
8. Which of the following is another name for the voice box?
• Alveoli
• Larynx
• Trachea
• Pharynx - ANSWER -• Larynx
9. Which term refers to the relaxation of heart muscle?
• Diastole
• Systole
• Asystole
• Cardiastole - ANSWER -• Diastole
,10. What is located in the skin's dermis?
• Blood vessels
• Nerve endings
• Collagen
• Melanocytes - ANSWER -• Blood vessels
• Nerve endings
• Collagen
51. Fat is primarily digested in the ____, and protein is primarily digested in the
____.
• mouth; stomach
• stomach; small intestine
• small intestine; small intestine
• small intestine; stomach - ANSWER -• small intestine; stomach
52. Which of the following produces the first heart sound ("lub")?
• The closing of the aortic and pulmonary valves
• The closing of the tricuspid and mitral valves
• The opening of the aortic and pulmonary valves
• The opening of the tricuspid and mitral valves - ANSWER -• The closing of the
tricuspid and mitral valves
53. Following the scientific method, which steps would be done before gathering
qualitative data?
• Communicate with a scientific journal
• Define the problem
• Develop a hypothesis
• Categorize data for statistical analysis - ANSWER -• Define the problem
• Develop a hypothesis
54. Which hormone is released by the pituitary?
• Estrogen
• Luteinizing Hormone
, • Progesterone
• Testosterone - ANSWER -• Luteinizing Hormone
55. Which of the following does not describe a general trait of macromolecules?
• They can be single chains.
• They can be branched.
• They all contain carbon, hydrogen, and phosphorus.
• They all are used by the body. - ANSWER -• They all contain carbon, hydrogen,
and phosphorus.
56. The kidneys reabsorb water, salts, and nutrients and return them to the body
through which structure?
• Renal artery
• Renal vein
• Nephron
• Glomerulus - ANSWER -• Renal vein
57. Which of the following best describes a group of cells working together?
• Organelle
• Tissue
• Organ
• Organ system - ANSWER -• Tissue
58. If a patient had a heart attack and tissue in the left ventricle lost blood flow,
what would you most expect to happen?
• Blood would not flow from the lungs.
• Blood would back up in the legs.
• Blood would not be pumped to the body.
• Blood would not be oxygenated. - ANSWER -• Blood would not be pumped to
the body.
59. Which of the following immune cells are part of the innate immune response?.
• B-cells
• Cytotoxic T-cells
• Natural Killer Cells