NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (Math, Science and Verbal) - NEX Exam Practice Test

Reading Comprehension
Passage:
Vaccination programs rely on widespread participation to be effective. When a large portion of the population is vaccinated, herd immunity helps protect individuals who cannot be vaccinated.
What is the primary benefit of herd immunity?

An employee receives notification that their job is being eliminated. Upon hearing the news, the employee bangs a fist on the worktable and shouts loud curses and insults about management.
This reaction corresponds to which stage of the stress response pathway?

The graph displays the distribution of the heights of 15-year-old boys in three classrooms.

What is the mean height of the boys in these classrooms?

An upcoming event has a total budget of $500.
* Decorations are
1
8
8
1
of the budget.
* Food is 25% of the budget.
* The remaining budget is for both the venue and entertainment.
How much money will be available to spend on the venue and entertainment?

Reading Comprehension
Passage:
Dehydration can occur when fluid loss exceeds fluid intake. Symptoms may include dizziness, dry mouth, and decreased urine output. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to dehydration.
Which group is identified as being at higher risk?

Reading Comprehension
Passage:
Sleep plays a critical role in memory consolidation. During certain stages of sleep, the brain processes and stores information learned throughout the day. Lack of sleep has been linked to impaired judgment, slower reaction times, and decreased academic performance.
Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

Word Knowledge
The word"decline"most nearly means:

Reading Comprehension
Passage:
Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections but do not work against viruses. Misuse of antibiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance, making infections harder to treat.
What is the primary purpose of the passage?

What is the result of crossing over during meiosis?