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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 3 preview imageAbout the AuthorsMaryanne Baudois a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), an AdvancedNurse Practitioner, and full-time College Professor in the NursingDepartment at Bergen Community College in Paramus, New Jersey.She earned a Diploma in Nursing from St. Vincent’s Hospital, Schoolof Nursing; a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing from WilliamPaterson University; and a Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice also fromWilliam Paterson University. She has five children and six grandchildrenand lives in southern New Jersey with her husband.Robin Kavanaghis a writer, marketing communications expert, andformer professor of English and communication studies. She is theco-author ofThe Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the ASVAB;The Complete Idiot’sGuide to the ASVAB; andThe Complete Idiot’s Guide to Nursing EntranceExams; and the author ofVocabulous You! An Interactive Guide to BuildingVocabulary for Standardized Tests, College, On the Job and Everyday Life.She is also a former test-prep instructor for the SAT, GRE, and GMATexams. Robin has a BA in communications and an MA in English, bothfrom William Paterson University. She lives in South Carolina.
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 4 preview imageA member of Penguin Random House LLCBy Dr. Maryanne Baudo DNP, NP-C, MSN, RN, and Robin Kavanagh, MAIllustrated by Kara LaFranceNURSINGEntrance Exams
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 5 preview imagePublisher:Mike SandersSenior Acquisitions Editor:Janette LynnCover Designer:William ThomasBook Designer/Layout:Ayanna LaceyCopy Editor:Monica StoneIndexer:Celia McCoyProofreader:Laura CaddellTo my husband and my family for their constant support of my career and my every endeavor.—Maryanne BaudoTo my loved ones who are nurses and share both their hearts and knowledge to help people healdaily. Also, to my family, who has always been behind me in this crazy journey of life.—Robin KavanaghPublished by Penguin Random House LLC001-309803-MAR2019.Copyright © 2019 by Maryanne Baudo and Robin KavanaghAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in anyprinted or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracyof copyrighted materials in violation of the authors’ rights. Purchase only authorized editions.No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher andauthors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed fordamages resulting from the use of information contained herein. For information, addressAlpha Books, 6081 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250.International Standard Book Number: 978-1-465647-349-3Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 201895803421201954321Interpretation of the printing code: The rightmost number of the first series of numbers is theyear of the book’s printing; the rightmost number of the second series of numbers is the num-ber of the book’s printing. For example, a printing code of 19-1 shows that the first printingoccurred in 2019.Printed in the United States of AmericaNote:This publication contains the opinions and ideas of its authors. It is intended to providehelpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understand-ing that the authors and publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services in thebook. If the reader requires personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should beconsulted. The authors and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability,loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly,of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.Most Alpha books are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchases for salespromotions, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. Special books, or book excerpts,can also be created to fit specific needs. For details, write: Special Markets, Alpha Books, 345Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014.Trademarks:All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be or are suspected of beingtrademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Alpha Books and PenguinRandom House LLC cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this bookshould not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.Reprinted fromThe Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Nursing Entrance Exams
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 6 preview imageContentsPart 1:Decision Diagnosis...............................11So, You Want to Be a Nurse?...................................3The Many Faces of Nursing............................................ 3Registered Nurse..........................................4Licensed Practical Nurse/LicensedVocational Nurse........................................5Advanced Practice Nurses............................................. 5Nurse Practitioners......................................6Clinical Nurse Specialists............................6Nurse-Midwives............................................6Nurse Anesthetists.......................................6Pediatric Nurse Practitioners......................7Nurse Educator.............................................7Education Options........................................................... 7BSN................................................................7ADN/AAS......................................................8Diploma.........................................................8Admissions...................................................................... 8Licensure........................................................................102Tests You Need to Make the Grade........................11Many Paths to the Same Career...................................11National League for Nursing Pre-AdmissionExam (NLN PAX).......................................................12Scoring.........................................................13NLN PAX Vital Stats..................................13Health Education Systems Exam (HESI) A2..................13Scoring.........................................................15HESI A2Vital Stats.....................................16ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS)......16Scoring.........................................................17ATI TEAS Vital Stats..................................18Psychological Services Bureau RegisteredNursing School Aptitude Exam...............................18Scoring.........................................................18PSB Vital Stats............................................19Types of Administration................................................19Paper-Based Tests (PBTs)..........................19Computer-Based Tests (CBTs).................. 20How to Use This Info..................................................... 223Positive Test Results—Stat!...................................23Practice Tests and Planning Strategies...................... 23Aim High.................................................... 24Play to Your Weaknesses.......................... 24Rethink Your General Approach................................... 24Read Carefully............................................25Speak for Yourself......................................25Find the “Best” Answer............................. 26Use Process of Elimination—EveryTime.......................................................... 26The Guessing Game...................................................... 26Test-Specific Strategies............................................... 28Practice Makes Perfect................................................ 29Timing Is Everything................................. 29Study Strategically.................................... 30Study Smart............................................... 30Final Preparations......................................................... 31The Week of the Test...................................31The Day of the Test.....................................31After the Test...............................................32
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 7 preview imageivNursing Entrance ExamsPart 2:Say It Right: Verbal Review...............334Grammar: It’s How You Say It................................35What to Expect.............................................................. 35Parts of Speech............................................................. 37Nouns..........................................................37Pronouns.................................................... 38Verbs........................................................... 38Adjectives....................................................39Adverbs....................................................... 40Prepositions............................................... 40Common Errors.............................................................. 40Subject/Verb Agreement........................... 42Ambiguous Pronoun................................. 43Misplaced Modifier.................................... 43Commas in Compound Sentences............ 44Run-On Sentences..................................... 44Fragments.................................................. 44Preposition Placement.............................. 45Spelling.......................................................................... 45Commonly Confused Words......................................... 455Mark Your Words....................................................53What to Expect.............................................................. 53Synonym and Antonym Questions............................... 54Get to the Root of the Problem.................. 54What’s the Connotation?........................... 56Determine Part of Speech......................... 56Words in Context and Sentence Completion.............. 57Look for Clues.............................................57Swap It Out................................................ 58Analogies....................................................................... 59Build Your Vocabulary.................................................. 59Word of the Day......................................... 60Hit the Books.............................................. 60Memorize in Clusters................................ 60Learn Your Roots....................................... 60Make Associations..................................... 626Read, Comprehend, Conquer.................................67What to Expect.............................................................. 67Main Idea........................................................................ 69Purpose.......................................................................... 69Tone................................................................................ 70Specific Details............................................................. 71Vocab in Context........................................................... 72Inference Questions...................................................... 73Fact or Opinion...............................................................74Paragraph Breakdown...................................................74Part 3:Math Matters......................................837Basic Arithmetic....................................................85What to Expect.............................................................. 85Arithmetic Review......................................................... 87Order of Operations....................................................... 88Positive and Negative Integers.................................... 88Multiples and Factors................................................... 89Prime Factorization................................... 89Greatest Common Factor (GCF)............... 90Least Common Multiple (LCM)................ 90Fractions........................................................................ 90Simplification.............................................91Addition.......................................................91Subtraction..................................................92Multiplication.............................................92Division.......................................................92Decimals........................................................................ 92Addition and Subtraction..........................93Multiplication.............................................93Division.......................................................93Converting Decimals to Fractions.............93Rounding........................................................................ 94Percent........................................................................... 94
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 8 preview imageContentsvEcology......................................................131Evolution...................................................133Earth Science Review................................................. 133The Earth................................................. 134Rocks......................................................... 134Atmosphere...............................................135The Moon and Stars.................................13610Bio Basics..........................................................143What to Expect.......................................................... 143What’s in a Cell?........................................................ 145Moving In and Out of a Cell...................................... 147Diffusion...................................................147Osmosis.....................................................147Cellular Respiration.................................................. 148Cellular Reproduction.............................................. 149Mitosis: Asexual Reproduction................149Meiosis: Sexual Reproduction.................151Genetics..................................................................... 153DNA...........................................................153Mendel...................................................... 15411Anatomy and Physiology Check-Up..................161What to Expect...........................................................161Basic Terminology.................................................... 162Circulatory System................................................... 163Blood..........................................................163Heart......................................................... 164Blood Vessels............................................ 164Path of Blood.............................................166Respiratory System...................................................167Upper Respiratory System.......................167Lower Respiratory System.......................167Path of Air.................................................168Nervous System........................................................ 168Central Nervous System...........................169Peripheral Nervous System.....................170Ratios............................................................................. 94Proportions.................................................................... 95Rates.............................................................................. 95Averages, Median, and Mode....................................... 95U.S. and Metric Measurements.................................... 96Graphs, Charts, and Tables.......................................... 97Bar Graph...................................................97Line Graphs................................................97Pie Chart.................................................... 988Algebra and Geometry.........................................103What to Expect............................................................ 103Steps for Panic-Free Success.................. 104Algebra Review............................................................ 105Equations................................................. 105Inequalities.............................................. 106Exponents..................................................107Roots..........................................................107Polynomials.............................................. 108Simple Polynomial Factoring................. 109Quadratic Expressions.............................110Geometry Review.........................................................111Lines..........................................................111Angles........................................................112Triangles...................................................112Quadrilaterals..........................................115Circles........................................................116Solid Figures and Volume........................117Part 4:Scientific Method.............................1239Science of Life.....................................................125What to Expect............................................................ 125Life Science Review.................................................... 126Cells.......................................................... 126Taxonomy................................................. 128Plants........................................................ 129
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 9 preview imageEndocrine System..................................................... 171Digestive System...................................................... 173Upper GI Tract..........................................173Lower GI Tract..........................................174Urinary System......................................................... 175Reproductive System.................................................176Male...........................................................176Female.......................................................177Muscular System...................................................... 178Skeletal System........................................................ 17912The Right Chemistry..........................................185What to Expect.......................................................... 185Matter......................................................................... 187Breakdown of Matter...............................187Conversion of Matter............................... 188Composition of Matter............................ 189Density..................................................... 189Atoms......................................................................... 190Subatomic Particles................................. 190Working with Subatomic Particles..........191Elements.................................................................... 192The Periodic Table....................................193Compounds................................................................ 196Molecular Mass........................................196Moles.........................................................196Bonds.........................................................197Reactions................................................................... 198Reaction Rates..........................................199Balancing Equations............................... 200Stoichiometry........................................... 201Solutions.................................................................... 202Determining Concentration.................... 202Dilutions, Emulsifications, andTinctures................................................ 202Acids and Bases....................................... 202Scientific Notation.................................................... 20313Let’s Get Physical..............................................207What to Expect.......................................................... 207Weight and Mass....................................................... 208Energy and Work....................................................... 209Potential Energy...................................... 209Kinetic Energy..........................................210Work, Work, Work....................................210Motion.........................................................................211Newton’s First Law...................................211Newton’s Second Law...............................211Newton’s Third Law.................................211Speed.........................................................212Acceleration..............................................212Thermodynamics.......................................................212Pressure....................................................213Temperature..............................................213It’s Electric!............................................................... 214Voltage and Ohm’s Law...........................215Circuits......................................................215Waves........................................................216Frequency..................................................217Types of Waves.........................................217How Waves Move......................................217Nuclear Physics........................................................ 218Part 5:Strength Training: Test Your Skills..223Practice Test 1.....................................................225Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations........271Practice Test 2.....................................................297Practice Test 2: Answers and Explanations........345Resources............................................................371Index....................................................................381
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 10 preview imageIntroduction“I want to be a nurse when I grow up!” This phrase is uttered by countless children everyday and for good reason. Nursing is a noble profession that is not only personally fulfillingbut is also one of the fastest-growing health-care specializations in the country.According to 2018 projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ OccupationalOutlook Handbook, employment opportunities for registered nurses is expected to increase15 percent by 2026, particularly in long-term care facilities, outpatient care centers, andhome-based care. This growth is estimated to be much faster than average, when comparedwith other professions. And with a current median salary of $70,000 a year, or $33.65 perhour, now is a great time to consider nursing school.But deciding to become a nurse is only the first step you need to take in the journey to reachyour goal. Another step may be passing a standardized entrance examination. There arecurrently a handful of exams that most two-year and four-year schools require as part ofa nursing program admission. These can vary from semester to semester, as well as fromschool to school.We offer this book as a general guide to help you decide which program is right for youand prepare you for the various exams that are used to determine eligibility for nursingschool programs. Within the pages that follow, you’ll find reviews in the disciplines that aremost frequently tested, tons of practice questions to help strengthen your knowledge, andtest-taking tips that will help you get through any kind of standardized exam.You may not agree with all of our advice, and some of what we have to say may notwork for you as an individual. That’s okay. No piece of advice is right for every person.We encourage you to make your test-prep experience your own and pursue whateverworks best for you.When you’re using this book, keep in mind that we are giving advice based on our extensiveresearch and personal experience with this subject. The information we provide is the mostcurrent that we can offer as of the date that this book was written, and we have made everyeffort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.When in doubt, though, communicate with the program or programs you’re applying to inorder to get the best advice and information relevant to your goals. They are your first andbest source for guidance.How to Use This BookEveryone has their own learning style and academic strengths. When you’re preparing fortests like those for nursing school entrance, you need to play to those strengths and focus onimproving in the areas that are challenging you.Purchasing this book is a great way to start preparing for your exam. We’ve tried to makereading and using this book as easy for you as possible. We break down all of the informa-tion you need into five main sections, so you can pick and choose what you want to read andwhen.
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 11 preview imagePart 1, Decision Diagnosis,describes the many different types of nursing careers. It showsyou how the path you choose affects which exams you’ll take, the most commonly usedexams, what to expect, and how to prepare for and take your test.Part 2, Say It Right: Verbal Review,discusses reading, writing, vocabulary, spelling, andgrammar—all skills that nursing school entrance exams want to assess in potential students.We walk you through the different skills that are tested and provide review and practice thatwill help you understand and apply these concepts.Part 3, Math Matters,shows you why mathematics is an extremely important skill fornurses to master and why all of the nursing school entrance exams include at least one mathsection. This part will help you brush up on your basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry inpreparation for any of these exams.Part 4, Scientific Method,provides a comprehensive review of earth and life sciences, biol-ogy, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics concepts to help you through thescientific sections of your test. Be sure to check out the practice questions at the end of eachchapter to test yourself on what you learned.Part 5, Strength Training: Test Your Skills,gives you a chance to challenge yourself withtwo sample tests featuring the types of questions often seen on the different types of nursingschool entrance exams. We also give you detailed answers and explanations to help youpractice your skills and learn from your mistakes.If you’re still thirsty for more, check out the info-packed Resources appendix, which includesa listing of the Boards of Nursing for all 50 states and U.S. territories, a list of professionalnursing associations, books, and websites.ExtrasBecause we can all use a little extra help, we’ve also included some sidebars with usefulinformation to help speed you through your studies:viiiNursing Entrance ExamsNURSING NOTESThese are interesting tidbits about the test, nursing,and other related areas to help you keep things inperspective and increase your understanding of thematerial.][][DEFINITIONThese are explanations of terms used throughout thebook to help you gain a deeper understanding of ideasand concepts.][][CODE RED!Make sure to pay attention to these asides thatwill warn you about possible pitfalls and commonmistakes that test-takers may encounter.][][TEST TIPThese are quick and effective ways to boost your testscore and make your path a little clearer.][][
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 12 preview imageAcknowledgmentsMaryanne Baudo:What pleases me most about being an author is the acknowledgement from students whohave used the book to gain entrance into the nursing program of their choice. I enjoy hear-ing from them and thank them for reading it. Robin Kavanagh is very knowledgeable aboutthe process and a pleasure to work with. A thank you to my husband and children for theirunending support throughout my career and all undertakings I engage in.Robin Kavanagh:Thank you so much Maryanne Baudo, for being the expert in nursing education; KaraLaFrance, for her inspired and always fabulous illustrations; Stephen Butkewitsch, ourTechnical Editor, for reviewing the math and science chapters for accuracy; my daughter,Jordan Matthews, for being patient as I completed my work on this book; and Marilyn Allen,the best agent in the world. And of course, thank you to our team of editors.TrademarksAll terms mentioned in this book that are known to be or are suspected of being trademarksor service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Alpha Books and Penguin Group (USA)Inc. cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should notbe regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.Introductionix
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 14 preview imageDeciding to become a nurse is not as easy a decision as manypeople think. There are many types of nurses and manyways to become a nurse. And for every career and programout there, you’ll find a different set of rules and require-ments, not the least of which is some kind of entrance exam.In this part, we introduce you to the different types of nurs-ing careers there are, what your educational options are,and how your certification and career path will affect whichentrance exams you’ll take. Then we walk you through someof the most commonly used exams and break them down foryou, in addition to providing some test-specific tips. Finally,we discuss general test-taking strategies that will help youget through just about any standardized exam.A BCDAB C DA B CDABC DA BCDAB C DA B CDA BCDAB C DA B CDABC DA BCDAB C DA B CDAB C DABC DABC DA BCDPART1Decision Diagnosis
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Nursing Entrance Exams Test Easy (2019) - Page 16 preview imageAB C DA B CDABC DA BCDAB C DA B CDA BCDA B CDABC DA BCDAB C DA B CDAB C DABC DA BCDCHAPTERSo, You Want toBe a Nurse?1Some of us are born leaders. Others are born analysts orartists. These types of natural skill sets can make us perfectfor some jobs and completely wrong for others. For example,someone who has difficulty understanding basic math con-cepts, such as percentages or fractions, is not likely to pursuea career as a math professor. Likewise, a person without asense of tone or rhythm is not likely to become a musician.Working in the nursing profession requires certain skills,some that you can learn and others that come naturally.Aptitude in math and science are an important part of anyjob related to nursing, as are communication and analyticalskills.This chapter introduces you to the different types of jobsthat fall within the nursing profession and what kinds ofeducation and certifications are needed for them. You’ll beable to use this information to decide which career is rightfor you, to set goals, and to choose which path you want totake to reach them.The Many Faces of NursingThe wordnurseevokes lots of images, depending on yourexperience with the profession. For example, if you hadsome kind of surgery or ever needed to go to the emergencyroom, you may associate nursing with the people who tookcare of you in the hospital. If you’ve cared for an elderlyrelative, you may think of those nurses who work in adultcare facilities or come directly to the house.Although these images of the work a nurse does are accurate,they describe very different types of nursing practices. Thereare several different career paths you can take within theIn This ChapterBFinding entry-level and advanced-level nursing careersBDiscovering options for educationBNavigating admissionsBGetting licensed
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