In this Cube Counting section of the PAT on the DAT, you will be presented with several stacks of cubes. Each stack is constructed by cementing together identical cubes. You are asked to imagine that the stack as a whole is painted on all sides except for the bottom (on which the stack rests). You are then […]
For each Keyhole question in the PAT of the DAT, you are presented with a 3D object and must determine which of the five openings in the answer choices would allow the object to pass through with a perfect fit. The object can pass through the opening in any orientation, but it cannot be rotated while it […]
Pattern Folding questions in the PAT section of the DAT present you with a flat pattern and ask to select the 3D figure it would become when folded. Some questions require you to identify the structure only, as in the first example below, while others also present shading and patterns that you must identify, as in the […]
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 […]