Nursing Aptitude Test Notes

Nursing Aptitude Test - Sample Questions

• Purpose of Mock Questions: To give students an idea of potential questions and styles on the Nursing Aptitude Test (NAT).

• Question Difficulty: Includes questions ranging from easy to very difficult.

• Answer Keys: Provided after each test set.

Verbal Ability

• Question 1: Choose the word most similar to "Alleviate."

  • A. Aggravate

  • B. Relieve

  • C. Increase

  • D. Ignore

Numerical Ability

• Question 2: A nurse uses 3.5 mL of medication every 6 hours. How many mL will be used in one day?

  • A. 7 mL

  • B. 10.5 mL

  • C. 14 mL

  • D. 21 mL

  • Answer: D. 14 mL (since there are four 6-hour periods in a day: $3.5 \text{ mL} \times 4 = 14 \text{ mL}$)

Scientific Aptitude

• Question 3: Which of the following is a function of red blood cells?

  • A. Fight infections

  • B. Clot the blood

  • C. Carry oxygen

  • D. Produce hormones

  • Answer: C. Carry oxygen

Abstract Reasoning

• Question 4: What comes next in the pattern? (Visual pattern question not fully representable in text)

  • Answer: A (based on visual representations, assuming a logical sequence of shapes)

Nursing Attitude and Knowledge

• Question 5: A patient refuses to take medication. What is the best initial action of the nurse?

  • A. Force the patient to take it

  • B. Report the patient to the head nurse

  • C. Respect the patient’s decision and explain the consequences

  • D. Discard the medication immediately

  • Answer: C. Respect the patient’s decision and explain the consequences

Nursing Aptitude Test Mock Examination

• Instructions: Read each question carefully, choose the best answer, review answers before submitting.

• Format: 25 questions across 5 sections.

Part I: Verbal Ability

1. Which word is the opposite of "benevolent"?

   • A. Kind

   • B. Malevolent

   • C. Generous

   • D. Helpful

   • Answer: B. Malevolent

2. Select the correct spelling:

   • A. Accommodate

   • B. Acommodate

   • C. Acommoddate

   • D. Accomodate

   • Answer: A. Accommodate

3. Complete the analogy: Nurse is to Patient as Teacher is to:

   • A. Student

   • B. School

   • C. Blackboard

   • D. Classroom

   • Answer: A. Student

4. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

   • A. She don’t like coffee.

   • B. He go to the hospital everyday.

   • C. They was tired.

   • D. The nurse takes the patient's vital signs.

   • Answer: D. The nurse takes the patient's vital signs.

5. Which word is a synonym of “lucid”?

   • A. Confused

   • B. Transparent

   • C. Clear

   • D. Vague

   • Answer: C. Clear

Part II: Numerical Ability

6. 25% of 80 is:

   • A. 20

   • B. 25

   • C. 30

   • D. 40

   • Answer: A. 20 ($0.25 \times 80 = 20$)

7. If a nurse works 8 hours a day for 6 days, how many hours does she work in a week?

   • A. 40

   • B. 42

   • C. 48

   • D. 56

   • Answer: C. 48 ($8 \times 6 = 48$)

8. A medication is ordered as 0.5 mg per kg. What is the dose for a 60-kg patient?

   • A. 30 mg

   • B. 0.3 mg

   • C. 120 mg

   • D. 25 mg

   • Answer: A. 30 mg ($0.5 \times 60 = 30$)

9. What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___

   • A. 20

   • B. 24

   • C. 30

   • D. 32

   • Answer: D. 32 (The sequence doubles each time)

10. Which of the following is the smallest?

    • A. 0.25

    • B. 0.5

    • C. 0.05

    • D. 1.0

    • Answer: C. 0.05

Part III: Scientific Aptitude

11. Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood?

    • A. Liver

    • B. Kidney

    • C. Heart

    • D. Lungs

    • Answer: B. Kidney

12. Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

    • A. Ribosome

    • B. Cytoplasm

    • C. Nucleus

    • D. Mitochondria

    • Answer: C. Nucleus

13. The primary function of white blood cells is to:

    • A. Carry oxygen

    • B. Fight infections

    • C. Clot the blood

    • D. Provide nutrients

    • Answer: B. Fight infections

14. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?

    • A. Vitamin A

    • B. Vitamin B

    • C. Vitamin C

    • D. Vitamin K

    • Answer: D. Vitamin K

15. Normal human body temperature is approximately:

    • A. 36.5°C to 37.5°C

    • B. 35.0°C

    • C. 40.0°C

    • D. 38.5°C

    • Answer: A. 36.5°C to 37.5°C

Part IV: Abstract Reasoning

16. What comes next in the sequence: ▲, ●, ▲, ●, ▲, ___

    • A. ▲

    • B. ●

    • C. ■

    • D. ♦

    • Answer: B. ●

17. Which figure completes the pattern? (Pattern is visual and cannot be represented in text.)

    • Answer: A (based on visual pattern recognition)

18. Spot the odd one out:

    • A. Pen

    • B. Pencil

    • C. Eraser

    • D. Paper

    • Answer: D. Paper (the others are writing implements)

19. If all nurses are caring and Anna is a nurse, which statement is true?

    • A. Anna is not caring.

    • B. Anna is caring.

    • C. Anna is a doctor.

    • D. Anna is a patient.

    • Answer: B. Anna is caring.

20. Which shape has no corners?

    • A. Triangle

    • B. Circle

    • C. Square

    • D. Pentagon

    • Answer: B. Circle

Part V: Nursing Attitude and Ethics

21. A patient shares confidential information. What should the nurse do?

    • A. Tell the family

    • B. Share with colleagues

    • C. Keep it confidential

    • D. Post about it online

    • Answer: C. Keep it confidential

22. Which value is most important in nursing?

    • A. Aggressiveness

    • B. Indifference

    • C. Compassion

    • D. Competitiveness

    • Answer: C. Compassion

23. A patient refuses medication. What should the nurse do first?

    • A. Restrain the patient

    • B. Educate the patient

    • C. Administer anyway

    • D. Ignore the refusal

    • Answer: B. Educate the patient

24. Which of the following is a violation of patient rights?

    • A. Explaining procedures

    • B. Informed consent

    • C. Forcing treatment

    • D. Respecting autonomy

    • Answer: C. Forcing treatment

25. A nurse witnesses a colleague making a medication error. What is the ethical action?

    • A. Ignore it

    • B. Cover it up

    • C. Report it properly

    • D. Join in

    • Answer: C. Report it properly

Advanced Nursing Aptitude Test – Mock Questions

I. Verbal Reasoning (Advanced Comprehension & Communication)

1. Therapeutic communication example:

   • Correct Answer: C. “Tell me more about what you’re feeling.” (Encourages the patient to express themselves)

2. Most precise word for handling a child’s fear:

   • Correct Answer: D. empathy

3. Logical inconsistency:

   • Correct Answer: B. Non sequitur (conclusion doesn't logically follow premise)

4. Correctly structured sentence:

   • Correct Answer: B. The drug was administered by the nurse, who was aware of the patient’s allergy.

5. Synonym for “resilient”:

   • Correct Answer: B. Flexible

II. Numerical Ability (Advanced Computation & Clinical Math)

6. Heparin infusion rate:

   • Problem setup:

     • Patient weight: 60 kg

     • Heparin order: 18 units/kg/hr

     • IV concentration: 25,000 units in 250 mL

   • Calculation: $(\frac{60 \text{ kg} \times 18 \text{ units/kg/hr}}{25000 \text{ units}}) \times 250 \text{ mL} = 10.8 \text{ mL/hr}$

   • Correct Answer: A. 10.8 mL/hr

7. Dosage calculation:

   • Problem setup:

     • Available: 250 mg in 500 mL

     • Required dose: 75 mg

   • Calculation: $(\frac{75 \text{ mg}}{250 \text{ mg}}) \times 500 \text{ mL} = 150 \text{ mL}$

   • Correct Answer: B. 150 mL

8. Total medication used in 5 days:

   • Problem setup:

     • Dose: 0.4 g three times a day

     • Duration: 5 days

   • Calculation: $0.4 \text{ g/dose} \times 3 \text{ doses/day} \times 5 \text{ days} = 6 \text{ g}$

   • Correct Answer: B. 6 g

9. Total fluid consumed:

   • Problem setup:

     • Juice: 200 mL

     • Soup: 1.5 cups (1 cup = 240 mL)

     • Water: 350 mL

   • Calculation: $200 \text{ mL} + (1.5 \times 240) \text{ mL} + 350 \text{ mL} = 200 + 360 + 350 = 910 \text{ mL}$

   • Correct Answer: B. 910 mL

10. Percentage calculation:

    • Problem setup:

      • 30% of a number is 90

    • Calculation: $0.3 \times \text{number} = 90 \Rightarrow \text{number} = \frac{90}{0.3} = 300$

    • Correct Answer: C. 300

III. Scientific Aptitude (Biological, Chemical, & Medical Knowledge)

11. Hormone responsible for water retention by the kidneys:

    • Correct Answer: C. ADH (Antidiuretic hormone)

12. Immediate effect of sympathetic nervous system activation:

    • Correct Answer: D. Increased blood pressure

13. Vitamin deficiency leading to neural tube defects in pregnancy:

    • Correct Answer: C. B9 (Folic acid)

14. Cardinal signs of acute inflammation, EXCEPT:

    • Correct Answer: C. Numbness

15. Oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve shifts to the right when:

    • Correct Answer: C. CO₂ increases

IV. Abstract/Logical Reasoning (Patterns & Deductive Logic)

16. Logical deduction about nurses’ competence:

    • Correct Answer: D. No conclusion can be made about nurses’ competence

17. Find the next term: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ___

    • Pattern: Each term is approximately double the previous term plus 1.

    • Calculation: $31 \times 2 + 1 = 63$

    • Correct Answer: C. 63

18. Which figure comes next in the sequence (Visual Reasoning, can't represent in text)

    • Correct Answer: Assume B based on visual progression.

19. Flawed reasoning:

    • Correct Answer: A. Denying the antecedent

20. Vaccination problem:

    • Problem setup:

      • 2 nurses vaccinate 60 children in 3 hours.

    • Rate of one nurse is $\frac{60}{2 \times 3} = 10$ children per hour.

    • Vaccination done by 5 nurses in 2 hours equals to: $5 \times 10 \times 2 = 100$

    • Correct Answer: B. 100

V. Nursing Attitude & Ethics (Professionalism & Legal Responsibility)

21. Ethical action for a medication error by a co-worker:

    • Correct Answer: C. Report through the correct protocol

22. Prioritizing care based on urgency and fairness reflects:

    • Correct Answer: B. Justice

23. Patient refuses life-saving surgery:

    • Correct Answer: C. Respect the decision

24. Action that most violates confidentiality:

    • Correct Answer: B. Giving information to a patient’s spouse without consent

25. Student nurse posting patient’s tattoo on social media is a violation of:

    • Correct Answer: C. Confidentiality

Challenging Nursing Aptitude Test – Advanced Mock Questions

I. Advanced Verbal Reasoning (Critical Thinking & Interpretation)

1. Interpretation of fluid administration data:

   • Correct Answer: B. Fluid administration improves renal function in a significant number of critically ill patients.

2. Sentence demonstrating ethical obligation to patient’s dignity:

   • Correct Answer: B. “I understand you’re scared, let’s discuss your concerns and options.”

3. Statement about a nurse’s role in patient education that is most accurate:

   • Correct Answer: B. The nurse must ensure the patient’s understanding of their diagnosis and treatment plan.

4. Logical conclusion based on data:

   • Correct Answer: B. Some nurses are empathetic.

5. Word to complete the sentence:

   • Correct Answer: C. professionalism

II. Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (Complex Clinical Math & Formulas)

6. Medication dose calculation:

   • Problem setup:

     • Dose: 1.5 mg/kg/hour

     • Patient weight: 70 kg

   • Calculation: $1.5 \text{ mg/kg/hour} \times 70 \text{ kg} = 105 \text{ mg/hour}$

   • Correct Answer: B. 105 mg/hr

7. IV flow rate calculation:

   • Problem setup:

     • Volume: 0.5 L = 500 mL

     • Time: 4 hours

     • Drip rate: 20 gtt/mL

   • Calculation: $\frac{500 \text{ mL}}{4 \text{ hours}} \times \frac{20 \text{ gtt}}{1 \text{ mL}} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{60 \text{ minutes}} = \frac{10000}{240} = 41.67 \approx 42$

   • Correct Answer: (closest option) C. 83 (error in original answer, should be approximately 42 gtt/min so none of the answers are correct.)

8. Sodium chloride concentration calculation:

   • Problem setup:

     • Solution: 3% sodium chloride

     • Volume: 200 mL

   • Calculation: $0.03 \times 200 \text{ mL} = 6 \text{ g}$

   • Correct Answer: B. 6 g

9. Dextrose administration calculation:

   • Problem setup:

     • Solution: 5% dextrose

     • Volume: 200 mL

   • Calculation: $0.05 \times 200 \text{ mL} = 10 \text{ g}$

   • Correct Answer: B. 10 g

10. IV medication volume calculation:

    • Problem setup:

      • Dose: 2 mg/kg/hour

      • Patient weight: 50 kg

      • Drug concentration: 10 mg/mL

    • Calculation: $\frac{2 \text{ mg/kg/hour} \times 50 \text{ kg}}{10 \text{ mg/mL}} = \frac{100}{10} = 10 \text{ mL/hr}$

    • Correct Answer: C. 10 mL/hr.

III. Advanced Scientific & Clinical Knowledge

11. Most likely diagnosis from symptoms:

    • Correct Answer: C. Myocardial infarction

12. Priority nursing intervention for low white blood cell count:

    • Correct Answer: C. Assess for signs of infection.

13. Condition associated with hyperkalemia:

    • Correct Answer: B. Renal failure

14. Most likely cause of bounding pulses, elevated blood pressure, and swelling in lower extremities:

    • Correct Answer: B. Heart failure

15. Primary action of metoprolol in hypertension management:

    • Correct Answer: B. It reduces the heart’s oxygen consumption.

IV. Advanced Logical & Abstract Reasoning

16. Choice between two qualified nurses:

    • Correct Answer: B. The nurse with better communication skills should be chosen.

17. Conclusion about nurses passing the licensure exam:

    • Correct Answer: B. Some nurses specialize in pediatric care.

18. Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___

    • Pattern: The sequence consists of square numbers: $1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2$

    • Next term : $6^2 = 36$

    • Correct Answer: C. 36

19. Solve: $x^2 + 6x - 7 = 0$

    • Correct Answer: B. x=1

      • Factoring quadratic equation: $(x+7)(x-1) = 0$

      • Solutions are $-7$ and $1$. From giver choices, $x = 1$.

20. Which of the following sequences follows the logical pattern?

    • Correct Answer: A. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 (arithmetic progression) and D. 3, 6, 9, 12, 15. There appears to be two correct answers.

V. Advanced Nursing Ethics & Professionalism

21. Ethical principle violated when not intervening in a minor medication error:

    • Correct Answer: D. Non-maleficence

22. Action that best supports confidentiality:

    • Correct Answer: C. Discussing a patient’s treatment in a public setting

23. Proceeding with medical procedure without consent is an example of:

    • Correct Answer: B. Beneficence

24. Action when providing incorrect information:

    • Correct Answer: B. Correct the information and clarify with the patient.

25. Best course of action when asked to provide care despite personal beliefs:

    • Correct Answer: B. Provide care, while maintaining professional ethics.

Very Difficult Nursing Aptitude Test – Advanced Mock Questions

I. Extremely Challenging Verbal Reasoning (Critical Thinking & Inference)

1.Best response for patient skeptical of new medication:

• Answer: C - “Let’s take some time to go through the medication’s effects and I can help explain why it’s important for your treatment.”
  2.Ethical obligation for colleague with suspected substance abuse:

• Answer: B - To report the colleague’s behavior to a supervisor for further investigation.
  3.Nurse's role in providing informed consent:

• Answer: B - The nurse should be honest and provide detailed information about all risks, regardless of how rare they are. 4.Ethical principles associated with End of Life Care:

  • Answer: A - Autonomy
    5.Nurse's role in situation where a patient refuses MRI out of fear:

  • Answer: B - Respect the patient’s decision, acknowledging their fear and offering alternatives.

II. Extremely Challenging Quantitative Reasoning (Complex Clinical Math & Drug Dosage)

6.Nurse administers 1.5 mg per kilogram over 5 hours with patient at 75kg:
* Answer: A - 450 mg
* $1.5 \text{ mg/kg/hr} \times 75 \text{ kg} \times 5 \text{ hrs} = 450 \text { mg}$
7.IV rate is 150 ml every 3 hours, must be the same in 6 hours:
* Answer: B - 50 mL/hr
* $\frac{150 \text{ mL}}{3 \text{ hrs}} = \frac{x \text{ mL}}{6 \text{ hrs}}$
* Solve for x: $x = 50 \text {mL/hr}$
8.Dose of 2mg with body of 85 Kg, medication is available in 5 mg:
* Answer: A - 3.4 mL
* We have to administer $2\text{ mg} \times 85 \text{ mL} = 170 \text{ mg}$, we divide that by 5 to get the amount:
* $\frac{170}{5} = 3.4$
9.Solution is 1:10,000 epinephrine and we are preparing 100mL of this medicine, what are the grams that constitute this:
* Answer: B - 0.01 g
* $\frac{1 \text {g}}{10,000} = \frac{x \text { g}}{100}= 0.01 \text { g}$
10.Three unites of blood transfusion at 500 mL equals:

• Answer: C - 1,250 mL

• Explanation: Each unit of blood is 500 mL, so with 2 and a half units we get one transfusion $2.5\times 500 = 1250$

III. Extremely Challenging Scientific & Clinical Knowledge

11. Patient with ARDS and the best intervention:

    • Answer: D - Position the patient in a prone position for optimal lung expansion.

12. Patient is experiencing severe hyponatremia the prioritize interventions:

    • Answer: A - Administer hypertonic saline as ordered.

13. Which describes medication of inotropes in most accurate:

    • Answer: C - Inotropes enhance the strength of myocardial contraction, improving cardiac output.

14. Preparing a patient and contraindication for cardiac catherization:

• Answer: B - Allergic reaction to iodine-based contrast dye
  Explanation: Contraindication for cardiac catherization given to previous allergy:
  15.Patient post hip, confusion and high temperature:

• Answer: B - Check for signs of infection at the surgical site.
  Explanation: Check for signs of infection given high temperature:

IV. Extremely Challenging Logical & Abstract Reasoning

16.Equall applicants for a Nursing position, ICU experince or pediatric knowledge:
* Answer: D - Choose the applicant with a combination of both experiences, if available.
17.Dose administered at 8AM and every 4 hours equals:
* Answer: A - 12:00 PM
* 8+4 = 12, so 12 PM
18.Pattern is 2,6,12,20 what is the next number:
* Answer: B - 28
19.Solving the Logistical formula: 3x+7=22
* Answer: C - 5

• $3x + 7 = 22$

• $3x = 15$

• $x = \frac{15}{3} =5$ 20.Which Logical statement is false:

  • Answer: C - Some registered nurses are not licensed.

V. Extremely Challenging Nursing Ethics & Professionalism

21. Patient refuses from religios belifies and nurse must decide course:

    • Answer: B - Report the patient’s refusal to the attending physician and respect the patient’s wishes.

22. When a nurse witnesses and unethical descion that can cause harm to a patient their course is:

    • Answer: B - Report the situation to a supervisor or the ethics committee.
      23.Nurse knows an incorrect medication order was given to cause hard and the course is?

    • Answer: C - Withhold the medication until the correct order is confirmed.

23. Nurse caring for a termially ill pateint and needs to give proginis:

    • Answer: A - Be honest and provide the patient with all information, including a likely timeline.

24. A consistent nurse is late for shifts, course of action is:

    • Answer: C - Offer support to the colleague and encourage them to seek help.