Kaplan Nursing case studies
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The Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam is an admissions test used by nursing programs to evaluate applicants before they enter a nursing curriculum. This page is an independent study resource built for candidates searching for what the exam involves and how to prepare. The official Kaplan pages for this exam could not be retrieved at the time of writing: both the nursing entrance exam URL and the nursing/kaplan-nursing-entrance-exam URL returned HTTP 404 error pages, so no verified specifications for question count, time limit, passing score, fee, retake policy, content domains, or score validity could be confirmed from the source. The four areas typically associated with this exam family are Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Science, and Writing and Language, and the practice material on this page is organized around those areas. The Kaplan Nursing case studies are 5 cases and about 2,819 words.
1Interpreting a Wound-Care Discharge Instruction
A nursing student is reviewing a discharge handout before teaching a patient. The handout includes this paragraph: 'Clean the wound daily with mild soap and water.
558 words, about 3 min2Pediatric Antibiotic Dose and Volume Check
A 4-year-old child weighing 18.6 kg is admitted with an ear infection. The provider orders amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/day orally divided every 8 hours.
567 words, about 3 min3ABG Interpretation in a Patient With COPD
A 68-year-old with a 40-pack-year history of COPD presents with worsening shortness of breath and confusion. Vital signs: RR 24, SpO2 88% on room air, HR 104, BP 138/82.
548 words, about 3 min4Revising an Incident Report for Clarity and Tone
A newly hired nursing assistant must revise a draft incident report before submitting it to the charge nurse. The draft reads: 'Patient was found on the floor at 2:15 a.m.
574 words, about 3 min5Hypoglycemia Management With Nausea and IV Access
A 56-year-old with type 1 diabetes is alert but nauseated and shaky. Capillary glucose is 54 mg/dL.
572 words, about 3 min