NLN NEX MATH ENTRANCE EXAM – 300+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (NURSING SCHOOL PREP)

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1. A nurse must calculate the total intake for a patient who

drank 250 mL of water, 120 mL of juice, and 80 mL of broth.

What is the total intake in mL?

A) 400 mL

B) 450 mL

C) 500 mL

D) 550 mL

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Add all amounts: 250 + 120 = 370; 370 + 80 =

450 mL.

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2. A medication is to be given every 6 hours. How many doses

will the patient receive in 3 days?

A) 8

B) 10

C) 12

D) 14

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 24 hours/day ÷ 6 hours = 4 doses/day. 4 doses ×

3 days = 12 doses.

3. A patient’s temperature drops from 101.6°F to 98.8°F.

What is the decrease?

A) 2.4°F

B) 2.6°F

C) 2.8°F

D) 3.0°F

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 101.6 – 98.8 = 2.8°F.

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4. A nurse works 7.5 hours per shift. How many total hours

does she work in 5 shifts?

A) 35.5 hours

B) 36.5 hours

C) 37.5 hours

D) 38.5 hours

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 7.5 × 5 = 37.5 hours.

5. A patient drinks ¾ of a 240 mL cup of coffee. How many

mL did he drink?

A) 160 mL

B) 170 mL

C) 180 mL

D) 190 mL

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 240 × 3/4 = 720/4 = 180 mL.

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6. Order: 500 mg of medication. Available: 250 mg tablets.

How many tablets should you give?

A) 1 tablet

B) 1.5 tablets

C) 2 tablets

D) 2.5 tablets

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 500 ÷ 250 = 2 tablets.

7. A patient voids 350 mL at 8 AM, 200 mL at 12 PM, and

450 mL at 4 PM. Total urine output?

A) 900 mL

B) 950 mL

C) 1000 mL

D) 1050 mL

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 350+200=550; 550+450=1000 mL.