comprehensive 150-question NLN PAX-RN (Pre-Admission
Examination) practice test. The PAX-RN is used by nursing schools
nationwide to assess readiness for nursing programs. The exam
contains 160 multiple-choice questions across three sections:
Verbal (60 questions), Mathematics (40 questions), and Science (60
questions) . Candidates have 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete
the exam .
📖 VERBAL ABILITY (60 Questions)
This section includes Word Knowledge (vocabulary, synonyms,
antonyms, prefixes, suffixes) and Reading Comprehension.
Word Knowledge (Prefixes & Suffixes)
Question 1
The prefix "ante-" means:
A) After
B) Before
C) Against
D) Within
Correct Answer: B) Before
Rationale: "Ante-" means before, as in antecedent (a thing that
existed before) .
,Question 2
The prefix "intra-" means:
A) Between
B) Outside
C) Within
D) Against
Correct Answer: C) Within
Rationale: "Intra-" means within, as in intravenous (within the
veins) .
Question 3
The prefix "inter-" means:
A) Within
B) Between
C) Under
D) Above
Correct Answer: B) Between
Rationale: "Inter-" means between, as in interact (to act between or
among) .
Question 4
The prefix "sub-" means:
A) Above
B) Below or under
C) Between
D) Around
Correct Answer: B) Below or under
,Rationale: "Sub-" means under or below, as in subcutaneous
(under the skin).
Question 5
The prefix "hyper-" means:
A) Below normal
B) Above or excessive
C) Slow
D) Fast
Correct Answer: B) Above or excessive
Rationale: "Hyper-" means excessive or above normal, as in
hypertension (high blood pressure).
Question 6
The suffix "-itis" means:
A) Tumor
B) Inflammation
C) Removal
D) Disease
Correct Answer: B) Inflammation
Rationale: "-itis" indicates inflammation, as in appendicitis
(inflammation of the appendix).
Question 7
The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical repair
, C) Inflammation
D) Study of
Correct Answer: A) Surgical removal
Rationale: "-ectomy" means surgical removal, as in appendectomy
(removal of the appendix).
Question 8
The suffix "-ology" means:
A) Fear of
B) Study of
C) Inflammation of
D) Removal of
Correct Answer: B) Study of
Rationale: "-ology" means the study of, as in biology (study of life).
Question 9
The prefix "brady-" means:
A) Fast
B) Slow
C) Normal
D) Irregular
Correct Answer: B) Slow
Rationale: "Brady-" means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 10
The prefix "tachy-" means:
A) Slow
Examination) practice test. The PAX-RN is used by nursing schools
nationwide to assess readiness for nursing programs. The exam
contains 160 multiple-choice questions across three sections:
Verbal (60 questions), Mathematics (40 questions), and Science (60
questions) . Candidates have 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete
the exam .
📖 VERBAL ABILITY (60 Questions)
This section includes Word Knowledge (vocabulary, synonyms,
antonyms, prefixes, suffixes) and Reading Comprehension.
Word Knowledge (Prefixes & Suffixes)
Question 1
The prefix "ante-" means:
A) After
B) Before
C) Against
D) Within
Correct Answer: B) Before
Rationale: "Ante-" means before, as in antecedent (a thing that
existed before) .
,Question 2
The prefix "intra-" means:
A) Between
B) Outside
C) Within
D) Against
Correct Answer: C) Within
Rationale: "Intra-" means within, as in intravenous (within the
veins) .
Question 3
The prefix "inter-" means:
A) Within
B) Between
C) Under
D) Above
Correct Answer: B) Between
Rationale: "Inter-" means between, as in interact (to act between or
among) .
Question 4
The prefix "sub-" means:
A) Above
B) Below or under
C) Between
D) Around
Correct Answer: B) Below or under
,Rationale: "Sub-" means under or below, as in subcutaneous
(under the skin).
Question 5
The prefix "hyper-" means:
A) Below normal
B) Above or excessive
C) Slow
D) Fast
Correct Answer: B) Above or excessive
Rationale: "Hyper-" means excessive or above normal, as in
hypertension (high blood pressure).
Question 6
The suffix "-itis" means:
A) Tumor
B) Inflammation
C) Removal
D) Disease
Correct Answer: B) Inflammation
Rationale: "-itis" indicates inflammation, as in appendicitis
(inflammation of the appendix).
Question 7
The suffix "-ectomy" means:
A) Surgical removal
B) Surgical repair
, C) Inflammation
D) Study of
Correct Answer: A) Surgical removal
Rationale: "-ectomy" means surgical removal, as in appendectomy
(removal of the appendix).
Question 8
The suffix "-ology" means:
A) Fear of
B) Study of
C) Inflammation of
D) Removal of
Correct Answer: B) Study of
Rationale: "-ology" means the study of, as in biology (study of life).
Question 9
The prefix "brady-" means:
A) Fast
B) Slow
C) Normal
D) Irregular
Correct Answer: B) Slow
Rationale: "Brady-" means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate).
Question 10
The prefix "tachy-" means:
A) Slow
