A detailed test bank from the PAX-RN Secrets Study
Guide, chapter by chapter, the core concepts typically
found in study guides for the PAX-RN exam. common
topics covered in PAX-RN study guides.
1.Verbal Ability 2. Mathematics, 3.Biology 4.Chemestry 5.physics
6.anatony and physiology
Chapter 1: Verbal Ability (Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension)
1. Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "benevolent"?
o A. Hostile
o B. Kind
o C. Indifferent
o D. Unyielding
2. Choose the sentence that most accurately conveys the meaning of the word
"meticulous."
o A. She completed her task carelessly.
o B. He paid close attention to every detail while preparing the report.
o C. They were quick and hasty with the project.
o D. The teacher was relaxed with the students’ work.
3. In the passage, the author’s tone can best be described as:
o A. Persuasive
o B. Informative
o C. Neutral
o D. Angry
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
o A. Supporting evidence for global warming
o B. The effects of climate change on agriculture
o C. The history of environmental policy
o D. The debate on environmental ethics
5. The word "imminent" most likely means:
o A. Uncertain
o B. Approaching
o C. Safe
o D. Avoidable
Chapter 2: Mathematics
6. Solve: 5x+3=185x + 3 = 185x+3=18. What is the value of xxx?
o A. 5
o B. 3
o C. 2
, o D. 1
7. Simplify the expression: 2x2−4x+2x−62x^2 - 4x + 2x - 62x2−4x+2x−6.
o A. 2x2−2x+62x^2 - 2x + 62x2−2x+6
o B. 2x2−2x−62x^2 - 2x - 62x2−2x−6
o C. 2x2+62x^2 + 62x2+6
o D. 2x2+6x−62x^2 + 6x - 62x2+6x−6
8. If a patient is given 250 mL of medication and must take 50 mL each hour, how
many hours will the medication last?
o A. 4
o B. 3
o C. 5
o D. 6
9. A nurse prepares a solution in a 3:1 ratio of water to medication. How much
medication is needed if she uses 450 mL of water?
o A. 200 mL
o B. 150 mL
o C. 100 mL
o D. 50 mL
10. Convert 3.5% to a decimal.
o A. 0.35
o B. 0.0035
o C. 0.035
o D. 3.5
Chapter 3: Biology
11. What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
o A. Produce energy
o B. Synthesize proteins
o C. Package and ship cellular products
o D. Replicate DNA
12. The primary function of the mitochondria is to:
o A. Produce ATP for energy
o B. Synthesize proteins
o C. Store genetic information
o D. Control cell division
13. Which phase of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?
o A. Prophase
o B. Metaphase
o C. Anaphase
o D. Telophase
14. Homeostasis refers to:
o A. Cell reproduction
o B. The body's response to infection
o C. The maintenance of stable internal conditions
o D. The breakdown of nutrients
15. What organelle is responsible for packaging proteins for transport?
o A. Mitochondria
, o B. Golgi apparatus
o C. Ribosomes
o D. Lysosome
Chapter 4: Chemistry
16. Which of the following is an example of a covalent bond?
o A. Sharing of electrons between two atoms
o B. Transfer of electrons from one atom to another
o C. Attraction between oppositely charged ions
o D. Formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules
17. In a chemical reaction, the substances on the left side of the equation are called:
o A. Products
o B. Reactants
o C. Catalysts
o D. Ions
18. What is the molecular formula for glucose?
o A. C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6C6H12O6
o B. C2H4O2C_2H_4O_2C2H4O2
o C. C6H6C_6H_6C6H6
o D. CH4CH_4CH4
19. Which of the following is a property of acids?
o A. pH greater than 7
o B. Donates protons (H+)
o C. Feels slippery
o D. Turns red litmus paper blue
20. A substance with a pH of 9 is considered:
o A. Neutral
o B. Basic
o C. Acidic
o D. Reactive
Chapter 5: Physics
21. Newton’s First Law of Motion states that:
o A. An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external
force.
o B. Force equals mass times acceleration.
o C. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
o D. The force of gravity acts on all objects equally.
22. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
o A. Speed
o B. Velocity
o C. Time
o D. Distance
23. The unit of force in the International System of Units (SI) is:
, o A. Joules
o B. Watts
o C. Newtons
o D. Meters
24. A ball is dropped from a height of 5 meters. What force causes the ball to
accelerate toward the ground?
o A. Friction
o B. Gravity
o C. Inertia
o D. Magnetism
25. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. This is known as the
law of:
o A. Conservation of energy
o B. Inertia
o C. Thermodynamics
o D. Kinetic theory
Chapter 6: Anatomy & Physiology
26. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?
o A. Cerebrum
o B. Medulla oblongata
o C. Cerebellum
o D. Hypothalamus
27. Which of the following best describes the function of red blood cells?
o A. Transport oxygen to body tissues
o B. Fight infections
o C. Produce antibodies
o D. Clot blood
28. What is the function of the kidneys?
o A. Store urine
o B. Filter waste from the blood
o C. Produce bile
o D. Digest proteins
29. The large intestine is primarily responsible for:
o A. Absorbing nutrients
o B. Breaking down fats
o C. Absorbing water and forming feces
o D. Digesting proteins
30. Which type of muscle is found in the walls of internal organs such as the
stomach?
o A. Smooth muscle
o B. Skeletal muscle
o C. Cardiac muscle
o D. Voluntary muscle
Guide, chapter by chapter, the core concepts typically
found in study guides for the PAX-RN exam. common
topics covered in PAX-RN study guides.
1.Verbal Ability 2. Mathematics, 3.Biology 4.Chemestry 5.physics
6.anatony and physiology
Chapter 1: Verbal Ability (Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension)
1. Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "benevolent"?
o A. Hostile
o B. Kind
o C. Indifferent
o D. Unyielding
2. Choose the sentence that most accurately conveys the meaning of the word
"meticulous."
o A. She completed her task carelessly.
o B. He paid close attention to every detail while preparing the report.
o C. They were quick and hasty with the project.
o D. The teacher was relaxed with the students’ work.
3. In the passage, the author’s tone can best be described as:
o A. Persuasive
o B. Informative
o C. Neutral
o D. Angry
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
o A. Supporting evidence for global warming
o B. The effects of climate change on agriculture
o C. The history of environmental policy
o D. The debate on environmental ethics
5. The word "imminent" most likely means:
o A. Uncertain
o B. Approaching
o C. Safe
o D. Avoidable
Chapter 2: Mathematics
6. Solve: 5x+3=185x + 3 = 185x+3=18. What is the value of xxx?
o A. 5
o B. 3
o C. 2
, o D. 1
7. Simplify the expression: 2x2−4x+2x−62x^2 - 4x + 2x - 62x2−4x+2x−6.
o A. 2x2−2x+62x^2 - 2x + 62x2−2x+6
o B. 2x2−2x−62x^2 - 2x - 62x2−2x−6
o C. 2x2+62x^2 + 62x2+6
o D. 2x2+6x−62x^2 + 6x - 62x2+6x−6
8. If a patient is given 250 mL of medication and must take 50 mL each hour, how
many hours will the medication last?
o A. 4
o B. 3
o C. 5
o D. 6
9. A nurse prepares a solution in a 3:1 ratio of water to medication. How much
medication is needed if she uses 450 mL of water?
o A. 200 mL
o B. 150 mL
o C. 100 mL
o D. 50 mL
10. Convert 3.5% to a decimal.
o A. 0.35
o B. 0.0035
o C. 0.035
o D. 3.5
Chapter 3: Biology
11. What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
o A. Produce energy
o B. Synthesize proteins
o C. Package and ship cellular products
o D. Replicate DNA
12. The primary function of the mitochondria is to:
o A. Produce ATP for energy
o B. Synthesize proteins
o C. Store genetic information
o D. Control cell division
13. Which phase of mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?
o A. Prophase
o B. Metaphase
o C. Anaphase
o D. Telophase
14. Homeostasis refers to:
o A. Cell reproduction
o B. The body's response to infection
o C. The maintenance of stable internal conditions
o D. The breakdown of nutrients
15. What organelle is responsible for packaging proteins for transport?
o A. Mitochondria
, o B. Golgi apparatus
o C. Ribosomes
o D. Lysosome
Chapter 4: Chemistry
16. Which of the following is an example of a covalent bond?
o A. Sharing of electrons between two atoms
o B. Transfer of electrons from one atom to another
o C. Attraction between oppositely charged ions
o D. Formation of hydrogen bonds between water molecules
17. In a chemical reaction, the substances on the left side of the equation are called:
o A. Products
o B. Reactants
o C. Catalysts
o D. Ions
18. What is the molecular formula for glucose?
o A. C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6C6H12O6
o B. C2H4O2C_2H_4O_2C2H4O2
o C. C6H6C_6H_6C6H6
o D. CH4CH_4CH4
19. Which of the following is a property of acids?
o A. pH greater than 7
o B. Donates protons (H+)
o C. Feels slippery
o D. Turns red litmus paper blue
20. A substance with a pH of 9 is considered:
o A. Neutral
o B. Basic
o C. Acidic
o D. Reactive
Chapter 5: Physics
21. Newton’s First Law of Motion states that:
o A. An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external
force.
o B. Force equals mass times acceleration.
o C. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
o D. The force of gravity acts on all objects equally.
22. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
o A. Speed
o B. Velocity
o C. Time
o D. Distance
23. The unit of force in the International System of Units (SI) is:
, o A. Joules
o B. Watts
o C. Newtons
o D. Meters
24. A ball is dropped from a height of 5 meters. What force causes the ball to
accelerate toward the ground?
o A. Friction
o B. Gravity
o C. Inertia
o D. Magnetism
25. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. This is known as the
law of:
o A. Conservation of energy
o B. Inertia
o C. Thermodynamics
o D. Kinetic theory
Chapter 6: Anatomy & Physiology
26. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?
o A. Cerebrum
o B. Medulla oblongata
o C. Cerebellum
o D. Hypothalamus
27. Which of the following best describes the function of red blood cells?
o A. Transport oxygen to body tissues
o B. Fight infections
o C. Produce antibodies
o D. Clot blood
28. What is the function of the kidneys?
o A. Store urine
o B. Filter waste from the blood
o C. Produce bile
o D. Digest proteins
29. The large intestine is primarily responsible for:
o A. Absorbing nutrients
o B. Breaking down fats
o C. Absorbing water and forming feces
o D. Digesting proteins
30. Which type of muscle is found in the walls of internal organs such as the
stomach?
o A. Smooth muscle
o B. Skeletal muscle
o C. Cardiac muscle
o D. Voluntary muscle
