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KAPLAN DIAGNOSTIC A EXAM — MATH, SCIENCE &
NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
KAPLAN
Prepare effectively for the Kaplan Diagnostic A Exam with this comprehensive study
resource covering Math, Science, and Nursing Fundamentals. It supports review of
dosage calculations, basic sciences, anatomy and physiology, patient care principles,
safety, infection control, and essential nursing concepts. Use the material to reinforce
foundational knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require
additional study. This resource is suited for nursing students, pre-licensure learners,
and candidates preparing for Kaplan Diagnostic A assessments.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: MATHEMATICS (Questions 1–35)
1. A patient needs to take 1.5 tablets of a medication twice a day for 10
days. How many tablets should be dispensed?
• A) 15
• B) 20
• C) 30
• D) 45
Answer: C. 30
Rationale: 1.5 tablets × 2 times/day = 3 tablets/day × 10 days = 30 tablets.
2. What is 5/8 expressed as a decimal?
• A) 0.58
• B) 0.625
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• C) 0.75
• D) 0.85
Answer: B. 0.625
Rationale: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.
3. A nurse needs to administer 0.25 g of a medication. The available
tablets are 125 mg each. How many tablets should be given?
• A) 0.5
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
Answer: C. 2
Rationale: 0.25 g = 250 mg. 250 mg ÷ 125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
4. Solve for x: 2x – 5 = 11
• A) x = 3
• B) x = 6
• C) x = 8
• D) x = 10
Answer: C. x = 8
Rationale: 2x – 5 = 11 → 2x = 16 → x = 8.
5. A patient's temperature is 38.6°C. Convert to Fahrenheit using F = (C ×
9/5) + 32. Round to the nearest tenth.
• A) 100.5°F
• B) 101.5°F
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• C) 102.0°F
• D) 103.2°F
Answer: B. 101.5°F
Rationale: F = (38.6 × 9/5) + 32 = (38.6 × 1.8) + 32 = 69.48 + 32 = 101.48,
rounded to 101.5°F.
6. A bottle contains 480 mL of liquid medication. If the dose is 60 mL (2 oz),
how many doses are in the bottle?
• A) 6
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 12
Answer: B. 8
Rationale: 480 mL ÷ 60 mL/dose = 8 doses.
7. Convert the fraction 3/5 to a percentage.
• A) 30%
• B) 35%
• C) 60%
• D) 65%
Answer: C. 60%
Rationale: 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6. 0.6 × 100 = 60%.
8. A patient is to receive 500 mL of IV fluid over 4 hours. The drop factor is
20 drops/mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
• A) 20 drops/min
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• B) 41.7 drops/min
• C) 125 drops/min
• D) 250 drops/min
Answer: B. 41.7 drops/min
Rationale: Total minutes = 4 hours × 60 = 240. Total drops = 500 mL × 20
drops/mL = 10,000. Flow rate = 10,000 ÷ 240 = 41.7 drops/min.
9. What is 25% of 80?
• A) 10
• B) 15
• C) 20
• D) 25
Answer: C. 20
Rationale: 25% = 1/4. 80 × 1/4 = 20.
10. Add: 2/3 + 1/4
• A) 3/7
• B) 3/12
• C) 11/12
• D) 5/7
Answer: C. 11/12
Rationale: Common denominator 12: 2/3 = 8/12, 1/4 = 3/12. 8/12 + 3/12 =
11/12.
11. Subtract: 5/6 - 1/2
• A) 1/6
KAPLAN DIAGNOSTIC A EXAM — MATH, SCIENCE &
NURSING FUNDAMENTALS 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
KAPLAN
Prepare effectively for the Kaplan Diagnostic A Exam with this comprehensive study
resource covering Math, Science, and Nursing Fundamentals. It supports review of
dosage calculations, basic sciences, anatomy and physiology, patient care principles,
safety, infection control, and essential nursing concepts. Use the material to reinforce
foundational knowledge, practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require
additional study. This resource is suited for nursing students, pre-licensure learners,
and candidates preparing for Kaplan Diagnostic A assessments.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: MATHEMATICS (Questions 1–35)
1. A patient needs to take 1.5 tablets of a medication twice a day for 10
days. How many tablets should be dispensed?
• A) 15
• B) 20
• C) 30
• D) 45
Answer: C. 30
Rationale: 1.5 tablets × 2 times/day = 3 tablets/day × 10 days = 30 tablets.
2. What is 5/8 expressed as a decimal?
• A) 0.58
• B) 0.625
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• C) 0.75
• D) 0.85
Answer: B. 0.625
Rationale: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.
3. A nurse needs to administer 0.25 g of a medication. The available
tablets are 125 mg each. How many tablets should be given?
• A) 0.5
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
Answer: C. 2
Rationale: 0.25 g = 250 mg. 250 mg ÷ 125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
4. Solve for x: 2x – 5 = 11
• A) x = 3
• B) x = 6
• C) x = 8
• D) x = 10
Answer: C. x = 8
Rationale: 2x – 5 = 11 → 2x = 16 → x = 8.
5. A patient's temperature is 38.6°C. Convert to Fahrenheit using F = (C ×
9/5) + 32. Round to the nearest tenth.
• A) 100.5°F
• B) 101.5°F
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• C) 102.0°F
• D) 103.2°F
Answer: B. 101.5°F
Rationale: F = (38.6 × 9/5) + 32 = (38.6 × 1.8) + 32 = 69.48 + 32 = 101.48,
rounded to 101.5°F.
6. A bottle contains 480 mL of liquid medication. If the dose is 60 mL (2 oz),
how many doses are in the bottle?
• A) 6
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 12
Answer: B. 8
Rationale: 480 mL ÷ 60 mL/dose = 8 doses.
7. Convert the fraction 3/5 to a percentage.
• A) 30%
• B) 35%
• C) 60%
• D) 65%
Answer: C. 60%
Rationale: 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6. 0.6 × 100 = 60%.
8. A patient is to receive 500 mL of IV fluid over 4 hours. The drop factor is
20 drops/mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
• A) 20 drops/min
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• B) 41.7 drops/min
• C) 125 drops/min
• D) 250 drops/min
Answer: B. 41.7 drops/min
Rationale: Total minutes = 4 hours × 60 = 240. Total drops = 500 mL × 20
drops/mL = 10,000. Flow rate = 10,000 ÷ 240 = 41.7 drops/min.
9. What is 25% of 80?
• A) 10
• B) 15
• C) 20
• D) 25
Answer: C. 20
Rationale: 25% = 1/4. 80 × 1/4 = 20.
10. Add: 2/3 + 1/4
• A) 3/7
• B) 3/12
• C) 11/12
• D) 5/7
Answer: C. 11/12
Rationale: Common denominator 12: 2/3 = 8/12, 1/4 = 3/12. 8/12 + 3/12 =
11/12.
11. Subtract: 5/6 - 1/2
• A) 1/6
