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Kaplan Nursing Science Practice Test
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which of the following structures is responsible for initiating the heartbeat?
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Where does the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste products occur in the cardiovascular system?
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3. Question
Which of the following is the most abundant extracellular electrolyte?
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4. Question
Which of the following electrolytes plays a major role in maintaining the body’s acid-base balance?
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5. Question
What is the function of bile in digestion?
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6. Question
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the gallbladder?
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7. Question
Which immune system component is involved in the immediate, non-specific response to infections?
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8. Question
Which type of immunity is acquired through vaccination?
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Which type of stroke occurs due to a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain?
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10. Question
Which structure within the brain is primarily involved in coordinating voluntary muscle movements and maintaining balance?
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11. Question
Where does the countercurrent mechanism for urine concentration occur within the nephron?
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12. Question
Which of the following best describes the function of the renal pelvis?
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13. Question
Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for oxygen transport and contains hemoglobin?
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14. Question
Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in the immune response against parasitic infections?
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15. Question
What is the main function of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis?
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16. Question
What is the primary purpose of sweating in terms of homeostasis?
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17. Question
Which structure in the respiratory system acts as a passageway for air between the nose and the lungs?
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18. Question
Which structure divides the thoracic cavity into two separate compartments?
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19. Question
Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Which structure in the eye controls the size of the pupil?
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KNAT Science Overview
There are 4 total sections on the Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test. Science is 1 of 4 sections. You will find the following on the KNAT science section:
- Number of Questions: 20
- Time Limit: 30 Minutes
In terms of topics tested, you will be tested on:
- Cardiovascular System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Immune System
- Hematological System
- Respiratory System
- Electrolytes
- Neurology
- Homeostasis
- Sensory System
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Studying for KNAT Math
The science section of the KNAT exam is very interesting. There are a lot of topics tested, but only 20 questions. It is important to have a high-level understanding of the following topics:
- Cardiovascular System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Immune System
- Hematological System
- Respiratory System
- Electrolytes
- Neurology
- Homeostasis
- Sensory System
Note: Make sure to not get too in-depth when studying these topics. You will waste your time doing so. Our Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test prep course covers everything you need to know.
KNAT Science FAQs
There will be 20 questions on this section of the exam.
You will have a total of 30 minutes to finish this section.
You should make sure that you are familiar with the concepts listed above. However, you do not need to know every little detail about each concept. You will need a general understanding of each concept.
Remember, there are only 20 questions on this section.
