For each Hole Punching question in the Perceptual Ability (PAT) section of the DAT, a square piece of paper is folded one, two, or three times, and then one or more holes are punched at specific locations. You are then asked to unfold the paper mentally and determine the final locations of the hole(s). The paper is […]
The last—and largest—NCLEX category we will discuss is physiological integrity: adequately tending to the everyday activities of a patient. The category is divided into four subcategories The first subcategory for this client need is Basic Care and Comfort, which accounts for 9 percent of the questions on the exam. Nursing actions that are covered in this […]
Psychosocial integrity, along with physiological integrity, is a basic health need for all clients. It is the state of dynamic psychological and sociological homeostasis, which may be affected during periods of stress, illness, or crisis. Any threats to a person’s emotional, mental, and social well-being can disrupt this homeostasis. Any change in adaptive and coping […]
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the DAT is designed to test the math skills that will be required in dental school. The section contains 40 multiple-choice questions, and you will have 45 minutes to complete it. A basic on-screen calculator similar to the one below will be available only in this section. It can be opened by clicking […]
The third section of the DAT is Reading Comprehension. This sections contains three passages consisting of approximately 14 paragraphs. Each of the three DAT passages will be accompanied by 16–17 questions for a total of 50 questions per section. The questions associated with each passage are designed to test your ability to read, comprehend, and analyze basic information […]
The middle subtest of the DAT Survey of Natural Sciences is General Chemistry. Questions 41–70 require you to understand both the theoretical concepts and practical—often mathematical—applications of various inorganic chemistry concepts, including stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, thermochemistry, and states of matter. Since you will not have access to a calculator during this section, you’ll also be tested on […]
The first subtest of the Survey of Natural Sciences on the DAT is Biology. Questions 1–40 test such DAT topics as anatomy and physiology, developmental biology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, behavior, and the diversity of life. Many test takers feel confident with their biology knowledge, but that means differentiating yourself from your […]
On the GRE, Rates and Work questions may appear in any of the Quantitative question formats: Multiple Choice, Numeric Entry, or Quantitative Comparisons. A “rate” is anything per anything (miles per hour, laps per minute, gallons of paint per square inch of wall, etc.). In the meantime, here are two formulas you should memorize to get these […]
Have you ever spent an entire day “studying” only to realize that you didn’t actually learn anything (although your room has never been cleaner, and that paperwork you meant to file three months ago is finally done, and your bookshelf is now somehow sorted both alphabetically AND by color…)? If so, you’re likely suffering from […]
The final subtest of the Survey of Natural Sciences is Organic Chemistry. Questions 71–100 will assess your knowledge of reaction mechanisms, properties of molecules, stereochemistry, nomenclature, reactions, acids and bases, and aromatics. Although you may have bad memories of your undergraduate Organic Chemistry courses, don’t worry: The specific content tested on the DAT tends to be much […]