KAPLAN NURSING
ADMISSION EXAM
Professional Answered Review Edition
TEST INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read each question carefully and review all answer choices.
2. Compare the suggested answer with the accompanying rationale.
3. For calculation questions, check the working and units shown in the rationale.
4. Source questions with incomplete or unsuitable choices are answered with a note where needed.
Prepared for study and review. Verify clinical decisions against current course materials and
authoritative guidance.
,QUESTION 001 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Increased activity will _____ O2 demand. To maintain adequate cellular oxygenation and
end-organ perfusion, the body will need to ______ O2 supply.
A. decrease, decrease
B. decrease, increase
C. increase, decrease
D. increase, increase
ANSWER
increase, increase
RATIONALE
During activity, working tissues use more ATP and therefore require more oxygen; ventilation,
cardiac output, and oxygen delivery increase to meet demand.
QUESTION 002 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating heart rate?
A. Autonomic Nervous System
B. Central Nervous System
C. Peripheral Nervous System
D. Somatic Nervous System
ANSWER
Autonomic Nervous System
RATIONALE
The autonomic nervous system adjusts heart rate involuntarily. Sympathetic activity generally
increases the rate, while parasympathetic activity decreases it.
QUESTION 003 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Describe the role of white blood cells in the immune system.
A. White blood cells are involved in the production of hormones.
B. White blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
C. White blood cells help in the digestion of food in the stomach.
D. White blood cells play a crucial role in identifying and combating pathogens in the body.
ANSWER
White blood cells play a crucial role in identifying and combating pathogens in the body.
RATIONALE
White blood cells recognize pathogens and coordinate immune defenses; many types destroy
microbes or help direct immune responses.
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,QUESTION 004 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
In a scenario where a patient has a compromised immune system, which type of cells would be
most affected, and what implications might this have for their health?
A. Neurons
B. Platelets
C. Red blood cells
D. White blood cells
ANSWER
White blood cells
RATIONALE
White blood cells, particularly lymphocytes and other immune cells, are central to host defense.
Impairment raises susceptibility to infections and some malignancies.
QUESTION 005 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Describe the significance of the intracellular, extracellular, and interstitial compartments in
maintaining homeostasis in the human body.
A. These compartments are primarily involved in waste elimination from the body.
B. These compartments are responsible for oxygen transport in the bloodstream.
C. These compartments help regulate fluid balance and nutrient transport essential for cellular function.
D. These compartments store energy in the form of fat.
ANSWER
These compartments help regulate fluid balance and nutrient transport essential for cellular
function.
RATIONALE
Fluid compartments distribute water and solutes. Intracellular fluid is inside cells, while
extracellular fluid supports exchange between blood and tissues and helps maintain homeostasis.
KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM • ANSWERED REVIEW • PAGE 3
, QUESTION 006 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Jim works for $15.50 per hour for a health care facility. He is supposed to get a 75 cent per hour
raise at one year of service. What will his percent increase in hourly pay be?
A. 105%
B. 133%
C. 2.7%
D. 3.3%
E. 4.8%
ANSWER
4.8%
RATIONALE
Percent increase = (raise ÷ original wage) × 100 = ($0.75 ÷ $15.50) × 100 ≈ 4.84%, or 4.8%.
QUESTION 007 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
What are the three main roles of the Great Lakes mentioned in their historical context?
A. Agriculture, industry, and urban development
B. Fishing, tourism, and recreation
C. Mining, forestry, and energy production
D. Trade, transportation, and ecological importance
ANSWER
Trade, transportation, and ecological importance
RATIONALE
The Great Lakes have historically supported shipping and trade, transportation, and ecological
systems that sustain communities and biodiversity.
QUESTION 008 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
What does the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) aim to guarantee?
A. Equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.
B. Equal voting rights for women only.
C. Protection against discrimination based on race.
D. Rights for LGBTQ+ individuals.
ANSWER
Equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.
RATIONALE
The ERA was intended to guarantee that rights under the law could not be denied or abridged on
account of sex.
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ADMISSION EXAM
Professional Answered Review Edition
TEST INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read each question carefully and review all answer choices.
2. Compare the suggested answer with the accompanying rationale.
3. For calculation questions, check the working and units shown in the rationale.
4. Source questions with incomplete or unsuitable choices are answered with a note where needed.
Prepared for study and review. Verify clinical decisions against current course materials and
authoritative guidance.
,QUESTION 001 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Increased activity will _____ O2 demand. To maintain adequate cellular oxygenation and
end-organ perfusion, the body will need to ______ O2 supply.
A. decrease, decrease
B. decrease, increase
C. increase, decrease
D. increase, increase
ANSWER
increase, increase
RATIONALE
During activity, working tissues use more ATP and therefore require more oxygen; ventilation,
cardiac output, and oxygen delivery increase to meet demand.
QUESTION 002 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for regulating heart rate?
A. Autonomic Nervous System
B. Central Nervous System
C. Peripheral Nervous System
D. Somatic Nervous System
ANSWER
Autonomic Nervous System
RATIONALE
The autonomic nervous system adjusts heart rate involuntarily. Sympathetic activity generally
increases the rate, while parasympathetic activity decreases it.
QUESTION 003 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Describe the role of white blood cells in the immune system.
A. White blood cells are involved in the production of hormones.
B. White blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.
C. White blood cells help in the digestion of food in the stomach.
D. White blood cells play a crucial role in identifying and combating pathogens in the body.
ANSWER
White blood cells play a crucial role in identifying and combating pathogens in the body.
RATIONALE
White blood cells recognize pathogens and coordinate immune defenses; many types destroy
microbes or help direct immune responses.
KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM • ANSWERED REVIEW • PAGE 2
,QUESTION 004 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
In a scenario where a patient has a compromised immune system, which type of cells would be
most affected, and what implications might this have for their health?
A. Neurons
B. Platelets
C. Red blood cells
D. White blood cells
ANSWER
White blood cells
RATIONALE
White blood cells, particularly lymphocytes and other immune cells, are central to host defense.
Impairment raises susceptibility to infections and some malignancies.
QUESTION 005 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Describe the significance of the intracellular, extracellular, and interstitial compartments in
maintaining homeostasis in the human body.
A. These compartments are primarily involved in waste elimination from the body.
B. These compartments are responsible for oxygen transport in the bloodstream.
C. These compartments help regulate fluid balance and nutrient transport essential for cellular function.
D. These compartments store energy in the form of fat.
ANSWER
These compartments help regulate fluid balance and nutrient transport essential for cellular
function.
RATIONALE
Fluid compartments distribute water and solutes. Intracellular fluid is inside cells, while
extracellular fluid supports exchange between blood and tissues and helps maintain homeostasis.
KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM • ANSWERED REVIEW • PAGE 3
, QUESTION 006 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
Jim works for $15.50 per hour for a health care facility. He is supposed to get a 75 cent per hour
raise at one year of service. What will his percent increase in hourly pay be?
A. 105%
B. 133%
C. 2.7%
D. 3.3%
E. 4.8%
ANSWER
4.8%
RATIONALE
Percent increase = (raise ÷ original wage) × 100 = ($0.75 ÷ $15.50) × 100 ≈ 4.84%, or 4.8%.
QUESTION 007 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
What are the three main roles of the Great Lakes mentioned in their historical context?
A. Agriculture, industry, and urban development
B. Fishing, tourism, and recreation
C. Mining, forestry, and energy production
D. Trade, transportation, and ecological importance
ANSWER
Trade, transportation, and ecological importance
RATIONALE
The Great Lakes have historically supported shipping and trade, transportation, and ecological
systems that sustain communities and biodiversity.
QUESTION 008 KAPLAN NURSING ADMISSION EXAM
What does the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) aim to guarantee?
A. Equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.
B. Equal voting rights for women only.
C. Protection against discrimination based on race.
D. Rights for LGBTQ+ individuals.
ANSWER
Equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex.
RATIONALE
The ERA was intended to guarantee that rights under the law could not be denied or abridged on
account of sex.
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