NLN NEX NURSING ENTRANCE EXAM COMPLETE 200
QUESTION PRACTICE TEST BANK WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS,
DETAILED RATIONALES, AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF
MATH, SCIENCE, AND VERBAL REASONING — BRAND NEW &
UPDATED FOR THE CURRENT EXAM BLUEPRINT
1. Read the following passage:
"Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread
of infectious diseases. Despite its simplicity, many healthcare workers
fail to wash their hands adequately between patient contacts. Studies
show that proper hand hygiene can reduce healthcare-associated
infections by up to 50%. Therefore, hospitals must implement stricter
monitoring and education programs to ensure compliance."
What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?
A. To inform readers about the history of handwashing
B. To persuade readers to adopt better hand hygiene practices
C. To entertain readers with stories about doctors
D. To criticize modern medical practices
Correct Answer: B. The passage presents evidence (statistics about
infection reduction) and makes a call to action ("hospitals must
implement..."), which clearly aims to persuade the reader to support or
adopt better handwashing practices, rather than just informing,
entertaining, or purely criticizing.
,2. If a patient's lab results show a white blood cell count of 15,000
cells/µL (normal: 4,500–11,000), this most likely indicates:
A. A viral infection
B. A bacterial infection
C. An allergic reaction
D. A bleeding disorder - Correct Answer: B. Elevated WBC count
(leukocytosis) is a classic sign of bacterial infection as the immune
system mobilizes to fight pathogens.
3. Solve for x: 3(x - 4) = 2x + 7
A. x = 19
B. x = 5
C. x = -5
D. x = 12 - Correct Answer: A. 3x - 12 = 2x + 7 → 3x - 2x = 7 + 12 → x =
19.
4. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away
from the heart to the body?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Aorta
D. Superior vena cava - Correct Answer: C. The aorta is the main artery
that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the
body.
5. The word "benevolent" most nearly means:
A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Indifferent
,D. Wealthy - Correct Answer: B. Benevolent means well-meaning and
kindly.
6. Which of the following would be an appropriate metric unit for
measuring the volume of liquid medication given to a patient?
A. Kilogram
B. Centimeter
C. Milliliter
D. Gram - Correct Answer: C. Volume is measured in milliliters (mL) or
liters (L) in the metric system.
7. In the human digestive system, the majority of nutrient absorption
occurs in the:
A. Stomach
B. Large intestine
C. Small intestine
D. Esophagus - Correct Answer: C. The small intestine's villi and
microvilli provide a large surface area for absorbing nutrients into the
bloodstream.
8. What is the meaning of the prefix "tachy-" as used in "tachycardia"?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Irregular
D. Painful - Correct Answer: B. The prefix "tachy-" means fast or rapid.
Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate.
9. A nurse needs to administer 250 mg of a medication that is available
in a liquid concentration of 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer?
A. 2 mL
, B. 5 mL
C. 25 mL
D. 50 mL - Correct Answer: B. 250 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 5 mL.
10. Which of the following structures is responsible for filtering blood
and removing metabolic waste?
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen - Correct Answer: B. The kidneys filter waste products from
the blood to form urine.
11. The author's tone in a passage describing a new medical
breakthrough is most likely:
A. Skeptical
B. Enthusiastic
C. Indifferent
D. Critical - Correct Answer: B. A passage about a breakthrough
typically conveys excitement and optimism.
12. Which of the following is the correct sequence of anatomical
organization from simplest to most complex?
A. Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
B. Organ → Tissue → Organ System → Organism
C. Tissue → Organ System → Organ → Organism
D. Organ → Organ System → Tissue → Organism - Correct Answer:
A. Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, organs form organ systems,
and organ systems form the organism.
13. If a patient's intake was 1,500 mL of fluids and output was 1,200 mL,
what is the net fluid balance?
QUESTION PRACTICE TEST BANK WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS,
DETAILED RATIONALES, AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF
MATH, SCIENCE, AND VERBAL REASONING — BRAND NEW &
UPDATED FOR THE CURRENT EXAM BLUEPRINT
1. Read the following passage:
"Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread
of infectious diseases. Despite its simplicity, many healthcare workers
fail to wash their hands adequately between patient contacts. Studies
show that proper hand hygiene can reduce healthcare-associated
infections by up to 50%. Therefore, hospitals must implement stricter
monitoring and education programs to ensure compliance."
What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?
A. To inform readers about the history of handwashing
B. To persuade readers to adopt better hand hygiene practices
C. To entertain readers with stories about doctors
D. To criticize modern medical practices
Correct Answer: B. The passage presents evidence (statistics about
infection reduction) and makes a call to action ("hospitals must
implement..."), which clearly aims to persuade the reader to support or
adopt better handwashing practices, rather than just informing,
entertaining, or purely criticizing.
,2. If a patient's lab results show a white blood cell count of 15,000
cells/µL (normal: 4,500–11,000), this most likely indicates:
A. A viral infection
B. A bacterial infection
C. An allergic reaction
D. A bleeding disorder - Correct Answer: B. Elevated WBC count
(leukocytosis) is a classic sign of bacterial infection as the immune
system mobilizes to fight pathogens.
3. Solve for x: 3(x - 4) = 2x + 7
A. x = 19
B. x = 5
C. x = -5
D. x = 12 - Correct Answer: A. 3x - 12 = 2x + 7 → 3x - 2x = 7 + 12 → x =
19.
4. Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away
from the heart to the body?
A. Pulmonary artery
B. Pulmonary vein
C. Aorta
D. Superior vena cava - Correct Answer: C. The aorta is the main artery
that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the
body.
5. The word "benevolent" most nearly means:
A. Cruel
B. Kind
C. Indifferent
,D. Wealthy - Correct Answer: B. Benevolent means well-meaning and
kindly.
6. Which of the following would be an appropriate metric unit for
measuring the volume of liquid medication given to a patient?
A. Kilogram
B. Centimeter
C. Milliliter
D. Gram - Correct Answer: C. Volume is measured in milliliters (mL) or
liters (L) in the metric system.
7. In the human digestive system, the majority of nutrient absorption
occurs in the:
A. Stomach
B. Large intestine
C. Small intestine
D. Esophagus - Correct Answer: C. The small intestine's villi and
microvilli provide a large surface area for absorbing nutrients into the
bloodstream.
8. What is the meaning of the prefix "tachy-" as used in "tachycardia"?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Irregular
D. Painful - Correct Answer: B. The prefix "tachy-" means fast or rapid.
Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate.
9. A nurse needs to administer 250 mg of a medication that is available
in a liquid concentration of 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer?
A. 2 mL
, B. 5 mL
C. 25 mL
D. 50 mL - Correct Answer: B. 250 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 5 mL.
10. Which of the following structures is responsible for filtering blood
and removing metabolic waste?
A. Liver
B. Kidney
C. Pancreas
D. Spleen - Correct Answer: B. The kidneys filter waste products from
the blood to form urine.
11. The author's tone in a passage describing a new medical
breakthrough is most likely:
A. Skeptical
B. Enthusiastic
C. Indifferent
D. Critical - Correct Answer: B. A passage about a breakthrough
typically conveys excitement and optimism.
12. Which of the following is the correct sequence of anatomical
organization from simplest to most complex?
A. Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
B. Organ → Tissue → Organ System → Organism
C. Tissue → Organ System → Organ → Organism
D. Organ → Organ System → Tissue → Organism - Correct Answer:
A. Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, organs form organ systems,
and organ systems form the organism.
13. If a patient's intake was 1,500 mL of fluids and output was 1,200 mL,
what is the net fluid balance?
