NLN PAX COMPREHENSIVE EXAM GUIDE 2026
NEW EDITION Q&A
1. Which section of the NLN PAX exam contains exactly 40
questions?
A. Verbal Ability
B. Science
C. Mathematics
D. Reading Comprehension
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The NLN PAX exam consists of Verbal Ability (60
questions), Mathematics (40 questions), and Science (60
questions), totaling 160 questions.
2. The NLN PAX is administered by which organization?
A. American Nurses Credentialing Center
B. National League for Nursing
C. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
D. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The NLN PAX (National League for Nursing Pre-
Admission Examination) is administered by the National League
for Nursing (NLN).
3. What does NLN PAX stand for?
A. National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination
B. National Licensing Network Pre-Assessment Exam
, C. Nursing Level Navigation Pre-Admission Exam
D. National License Nursing Professional Assessment xExam
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: NLN PAX stands for National League for Nursing Pre-
Admission Examination, a nursing school entrance exam.
4. Which of the following is NOT a section of the NLN PAX exam?
A. Verbal Ability
B. Mathematics
C. Biology
D. Science
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The NLN PAX has three sections: Verbal Ability,
Mathematics, and Science (which includes biology, chemistry,
physics, and anatomy/physiology). Biology alone is not a separate
section.
5. The Verbal Ability section of the NLN PAX primarily tests which
two skills?
A. Grammar and writing
B. Reading comprehension and vocabulary
C. Speaking and listening
D. Critical thinking and analysis
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Verbal section includes questions on reading
comprehension and vocabulary.
,6. What type of mathematics content is covered on the NLN PAX?
A. Calculus and trigonometry
B. Basic calculations, word problems, and algebra
C. Statistics and probability only
D. Geometry and linear algebra
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Mathematics section covers basic calculations,
word problems, and algebra.
7. How many total questions are on the NLN PAX exam?
A. 120
B. 140
C. 160
D. 180
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The NLN PAX has 60 Verbal + 40 Mathematics + 60
Science = 160 total questions.
8. Which science topics are INCLUDED on the NLN PAX Science
section?
A. Biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy/physiology
B. Biology and geology only
C. Chemistry and astronomy only
D. Physics and environmental science only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Science section covers biology, chemistry, physics,
and anatomy/physiology.
, 9. The NLN PAX assesses which of the following skills?
A. Only memorization of facts
B. Verbal, math, and science aptitude plus critical thinking
C. Clinical nursing skills only
D. Patient care techniques
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The NLN PAX assesses verbal, math, and science
aptitude, as well as critical thinking skills.
10. Who is the target audience for the NLN PAX exam?
A. Licensed practicing nurses
B. Nursing school applicants
C. Medical doctors
D. Nursing educators
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The NLN PAX is designed for nursing program
applicants as a pre-admission examination.
11. Which of the following best describes the difficulty level of
NLN PAX mathematics questions?
A. Graduate-level calculus
B. High school level basic math and algebra
C. Elementary arithmetic only
D. Professional statistics
Correct Answer: B
NEW EDITION Q&A
1. Which section of the NLN PAX exam contains exactly 40
questions?
A. Verbal Ability
B. Science
C. Mathematics
D. Reading Comprehension
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The NLN PAX exam consists of Verbal Ability (60
questions), Mathematics (40 questions), and Science (60
questions), totaling 160 questions.
2. The NLN PAX is administered by which organization?
A. American Nurses Credentialing Center
B. National League for Nursing
C. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
D. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The NLN PAX (National League for Nursing Pre-
Admission Examination) is administered by the National League
for Nursing (NLN).
3. What does NLN PAX stand for?
A. National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination
B. National Licensing Network Pre-Assessment Exam
, C. Nursing Level Navigation Pre-Admission Exam
D. National License Nursing Professional Assessment xExam
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: NLN PAX stands for National League for Nursing Pre-
Admission Examination, a nursing school entrance exam.
4. Which of the following is NOT a section of the NLN PAX exam?
A. Verbal Ability
B. Mathematics
C. Biology
D. Science
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The NLN PAX has three sections: Verbal Ability,
Mathematics, and Science (which includes biology, chemistry,
physics, and anatomy/physiology). Biology alone is not a separate
section.
5. The Verbal Ability section of the NLN PAX primarily tests which
two skills?
A. Grammar and writing
B. Reading comprehension and vocabulary
C. Speaking and listening
D. Critical thinking and analysis
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Verbal section includes questions on reading
comprehension and vocabulary.
,6. What type of mathematics content is covered on the NLN PAX?
A. Calculus and trigonometry
B. Basic calculations, word problems, and algebra
C. Statistics and probability only
D. Geometry and linear algebra
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Mathematics section covers basic calculations,
word problems, and algebra.
7. How many total questions are on the NLN PAX exam?
A. 120
B. 140
C. 160
D. 180
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The NLN PAX has 60 Verbal + 40 Mathematics + 60
Science = 160 total questions.
8. Which science topics are INCLUDED on the NLN PAX Science
section?
A. Biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy/physiology
B. Biology and geology only
C. Chemistry and astronomy only
D. Physics and environmental science only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Science section covers biology, chemistry, physics,
and anatomy/physiology.
, 9. The NLN PAX assesses which of the following skills?
A. Only memorization of facts
B. Verbal, math, and science aptitude plus critical thinking
C. Clinical nursing skills only
D. Patient care techniques
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The NLN PAX assesses verbal, math, and science
aptitude, as well as critical thinking skills.
10. Who is the target audience for the NLN PAX exam?
A. Licensed practicing nurses
B. Nursing school applicants
C. Medical doctors
D. Nursing educators
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The NLN PAX is designed for nursing program
applicants as a pre-admission examination.
11. Which of the following best describes the difficulty level of
NLN PAX mathematics questions?
A. Graduate-level calculus
B. High school level basic math and algebra
C. Elementary arithmetic only
D. Professional statistics
Correct Answer: B
