NEX Math Version 2
Practice exam for Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) under Pre-Nursing (Nursing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
A recipe for pancakes serves 4 people and requires 1.5 cups of flour. If the cook wants to make enough pancakes to serve 8 people, how much flour is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Since the recipe serves 4 people with 1.5 cups, for 8 people (double), you need double the flour: 1.5 * 2 = 3 cups.
Rationale: Since the recipe serves 4 people with 1.5 cups, for 8 people (double), you need double the flour: 1.5 * 2 = 3 cups.
Question 2
A nurse has just transferred to a new hospital and is still getting used to working in pounds instead of kilograms. Given that 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 pounds (lb), what does a 176 lb patient weigh in kg?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2: 176 / 2.2 = 80 kg.
Rationale: To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2: 176 / 2.2 = 80 kg.
Question 3
Which measure of central tendency would be the best representation of blood sugar measurements based on the graph below?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The median is often best for skewed data or outliers.
Rationale: The median is often best for skewed data or outliers.
Question 4
The graph below displays the times in which it takes Runner A and Runner B to run 3 miles. Which statement correctly interprets the slope of the data displayed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Runner B with slope 6 is faster; a steeper slope means higher speed.
Rationale: Runner B with slope 6 is faster; a steeper slope means higher speed.
Question 5
Given that military time uses a 24-hour clock (12:00 midnight equals to 24:00), what time is 1/3 of a day past 9:15 a.m. in military time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One-third of a day is 8 hours; 9:15 a.m. + 8 hours = 17:15 (5:15 p.m. in military time). Option D added to complete four choices.
Rationale: One-third of a day is 8 hours; 9:15 a.m. + 8 hours = 17:15 (5:15 p.m. in military time). Option D added to complete four choices.