PAX Cheat Sheet 2026
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PAX exam key facts
- The NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) has 145 scored multiple-choice items (Verbal 50, Math 40, Science 55) plus 18 unscored pilot items. Source
- Each of the three NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) subject tests is timed at 60 minutes, so the full exam takes 180 minutes, up from 40 minutes per section on the old PAX. Source
- The NLN does not set a pass/fail score for the Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX); each nursing program sets its own required score. Source
- The NLN requires 30 days between attempts at the Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) unless the student's school has set a different testing frequency. Source
- An NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) score report stays available for three years, though each school decides how old a score it will accept. Source
160 questions
125 min time limit
50.00% to pass
- What is a controlled variable in an experiment related to Pre-Admission Examination? โ A factor that is kept constant throughout the experiment
- What is a best practice in Pre-Admission Examination word knowledge? โ A method or technique recognized as superior based on evidence and expert consensus
- A medication dose is 0.5 mg/kg. How many mg should be given to a 60 kg patient? โ 30 mg
- If a patient's temperature drops from 103.4ยฐF to 99.2ยฐF, by how many degrees did it decrease? โ 4.2
- What is the primary objective of critical thinking in Pre-Admission Examination? โ To ensure competence and proficiency in core critical thinking concepts
- What is a controlled variable in an experiment related to Pre-Admission Examination? โ A factor that is kept constant throughout the experiment
- What is the primary objective of arithmetic in Pre-Admission Examination? โ To ensure competence and proficiency in core arithmetic concepts
- In Pre-Admission Examination, a ratio of 3:5 is used to divide 480 units. How many units are in the larger portion? โ 300
- Which level of biological organization represents the most complex in Pre-Admission Examination chemistry basics? โ Ecosystem
- In Pre-Admission Examination, what is homeostasis? โ The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
- In Pre-Admission Examination, why is arithmetic knowledge important for professional certification? โ It demonstrates competence and ensures practitioners meet established standards
- What is the primary function of the mitochondria in cells relevant to Pre-Admission Examination? โ To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration
- When two objects collide and bounce off each other, this is called a: โ Elastic collision
- If x โ 7 = 15, what is x? โ 22
- A sequence is: 100, 91, 82, 73, ___. What comes next? โ 64
- The adrenal glands are part of the: โ Endocrine system
- What type of wave is sound? โ Longitudinal wave
- In PAX, what is the relationship between standards and applied practice? โ Standards provide the framework and benchmarks that guide professional practice
- Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart in systemic circulation? โ Arteries
- In Pre-Admission Examination, what does pH measure? โ The acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a scale of 0 to 14
- In PAX, what is the relationship between standards and advanced concepts? โ Standards provide the framework and benchmarks that guide professional practice
- A lever, pulley, and inclined plane are all examples of: โ Simple machines
- A room is 12 feet long and 9 feet wide. What is its area in square feet? โ 108
- What is the unit of electrical power? โ Watt
- The force of gravity between two objects increases as their masses: โ Increase
- What will happen to light waves as they hit a convex lens? โ They will be refracted and converge.
- A Pre-Admission Examination report shows values of 42, 38, 45, 51, and 34. What is the mean (average)? โ 42
- What is the purpose of summarizing a text in Pre-Admission Examination assessment? โ To demonstrate understanding by condensing key points into a brief overview
- What is the mass (in grams) of 1.0 mol oxygen gas? โ 32 g
- What is the relationship between theory and practice in Pre-Admission Examination critical thinking? โ Theory provides the foundation and framework that guides effective practical application
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