Nursing Selection Day
Sample Numeracy and Literacy Test Paper
Sample Numeracy Test Paper
Candidate name: ………………………………………… Date: …………………………….
Marker’s name ……………………………
MARK:
11
%
Marker’s signature …………………………
Instructions
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Please complete the test in pen
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You are allowed to use the calculator provided for this test
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You should attempt all questions
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You have 20 minutes to undertake this test, 5 minutes to read through and 15
minutes to complete the questions
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Do not open this test paper until instructed by the invigilator
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The questions below are indicative of the types of questions used across all three
nursing degree programmes. Each programme will define the number of
questions used, which may be more
Sample Numeracy & Literacy Test Paper ‐ 18/10/2016 1
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Question
Jude has a pay increase from £15 to £18
an hour. What percentage increase is
this?
A patient is in hospital for 9 and half
days. How many hours are there in 9 and
a half days?
3
An IV drip holds 1 litre, of which 156mls
has been given to the patient. What
volume is left?
4
£792 is divided in the ratio 7:2. Find the
larger share.
5
A medicine spoon holds 1/12 of a bottle
of medicine. How many spoons can be
filled from 1 and 2/3 bottles of medicine?
6
A patients’ temperature rises from 38.5˚C
to 39.6˚C. By how much has the
temperature increased?
7
Multiply 51 x 1000
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471/1000
9
21.7 – 19.4
Answer
Rough Working
%
hours
mls
£
˚C
10
11
What is the average of 15, 19, 46, 77, 12
and 10 to 2 decimal places?
How many grams in 4 kilograms
g
Sample Numeracy & Literacy Test Paper ‐ 18/10/2016 Sample Literacy Test Paper
Candidates Name…………………………………………………………………………
Date …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Instructions
You will have 20 minutes for this test and you will be required to write a short essay.
Essay guidance
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We suggest you spend a few minutes planning key points to include in your
essay
Any rough notes you may wish to make can be written on the paper. Cross out
notes when you have finished
Please write neatly
The purpose of this literacy test is to assess your ability to respond directly to the
question, remain focused and structure your answer to the question set. You will
be required to demonstrate a sound use of spelling, punctuation and grammar
We suggest that your essay is at least one-page long.
You may be asked to write about some practical approaches to a simple patient care
scenario, or to explore an issue relating to health for which no previous nursing
knowledge or experience is required. This will require you to show your understanding
of some key qualities or characteristics of a nurse.
Sample Numeracy & Literacy Test Paper ‐ 18/10/2016