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This NLN NEX Math section (formerly PAX) is a 60-question exam assessing high
school-level math (Algebra I, basics, and some Algebra II) relevant to nursing,
including dosage calculations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and unit
conversions (metric/US). Calculators are permitted.
Key Topics Covered
Numbers & Operations: Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, and
order of operations (PEMDAS).
Measurement & Conversions: Metric and US standard systems (e.g., liters to
milliliters, cups to tablespoons).
Algebra & Functions: Solving linear equations with one variable, simplifying
expressions, and basic algebra.
Data & Interpretation: Reading graphs, tables, and calculating basic statistics (e.g.,
probability, mean, mode).
Nursing Math: Dosage calculations based on body weight, infusion rates, and
volume, often in word-problem formats.
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type of fraction where the numerator, denominator, or both are fractions
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1 complex fraction 2 Place Value
3 cube root of a number 4 Composite Numbers
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Terms in this set (60)
position in the number
Place Value The value of digits in a multi-digit number with respect to their
Whole NumbersAll natural numbers along with 0
It allows us to
represent
quantities in a
discrete, non-fractional manner
IntegersAll positive & negative whole numbers along with 0
Allow
the
representation of quantities above & below 0
Prime NumbersIntegers greater than 1 that have only 2 distinct positive divisors, 1 & the number itself
Composite NumbersHave more than 2 distinct positive divisors, making them divisible by numbers other than 1
& themselves