NLN NEX Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Strategies Practice Test

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• What is a primary benefit of using a dictionary for vocabulary?
• What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?
• What does the prefix 'pre' mean?
• The prefix that means 'three' is?
• Which prefix means 'Between'?
• What is a good way to analyze an unknown word?
• What are roots and affixes in vocabulary study?
• The comparison between old procedures and new protocols serves what purpose?
• What are commonly confused words?
• How many questions on the NLN NEX test are scored?
• Which of the following statements about hand hygiene and infections is a fact?
• Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'cursory'?
• Which suffix indicates the past tense of a verb?
• What does the term 'apply information to a new situation' mean?
• Which of the following best describes word knowledge questions?
• Context clues help determine the meaning of what?
• What does the prefix 're-' mean?
• The contrast between "old procedures" and "new protocols" primarily serves to illustrate?
• How can you deduce the meaning of an unknown word in a sentence?
• What is a suffix?
• In context, 'evidence-based practice' most nearly means:
• What should you do when faced with multiple-choice questions on the NLN NEX?
• The term 'apply information to a new situation' involves using knowledge from one context to do what?
• What does the suffix '-ish' mean?
• What is the purpose of deducing word meanings from content?
• Which element is essential for effective handoffs?
• Which approach is less useful when analyzing an unfamiliar word?
• What strategies can improve reading comprehension?
• What does the term 'abate' mean?
• How does imagining a blank in place of an unknown word help?
• Which prefix meaning 'between' is used in a word?
• Which statement most accurately reflects the stance on technology in patient care?
• What does the root 'geo' mean?
• Which of the following is a good example of a topic sentence?
• In which section of a nursing handbook would you most likely find information about infection control?
• The author uses a cause-and-effect frame to explain which topic?
• What does the term 'abduct' mean?
• The word "salient" as used most nearly means?
• What is the significance of having a highly visible booth for Mindy's sales?
• If asked to describe the author's stance on handoffs and communication, which phrase best fits?
• In a passage, which of the following best identifies the role of supporting details?
• What does the term 'aberration' refer to?
• The nurse anecdote illustrates:
• Which suffix indicates movement toward something or in a direction?
• Which option best summarizes the recommended approach to vocabulary study that includes reading, dictionaries, and recording word studies?
• Which prefix means 'Together' or 'mutual'?
• In vocabulary study, why are affixes important?
• Which set of study methods is considered varied for vocabulary practice?
• If you encounter the root 'act' in a word, what sense is likely?
• What does the suffix '-ward' mean?
• The passage implies that patient outcomes improve when which condition is met?
• Which of the following would most undermine the main point about decision-making?
• What does the term 'word knowledge' encompass?
• How many total questions are on the NLN NEX test?
• What does the term 'abdicate' mean?
• Which description best captures the nurse's demeanor as described?
• Which is an implied consequence of insufficient staffing?
• The passage suggests that effective clinical decisions rely most heavily on?
• The central tension in clinical settings regarding privacy and safety is best described by which statement?
• Which statement best describes word knowledge?
• What does the suffix '-ive' mean?
• The phrase 'clinical decision support systems' most nearly means:
• Which practice best helps you understand how a word is used in sentence structure?
• Select the definition of 'conventional' as used in the passage.
• What does the root 'script' mean?
• What is a likely consequence if handoffs lack check-backs?
• What does the term 'curative' imply in the context of sleep?
• Which option best defines 'clinical safety and infection control' in nursing practice?
• Which of the following best describes a vocabulary strategy taught by the passage?
• Which item is not a typical method for recording word study?
• Which statement about common passage topics is true?
• In the context of infection control, hand hygiene compliance refers to?
• Which of the following helps you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using surrounding information?
• What does 'baseline safety protocol' most nearly mean?
• What is the role of examples in understanding a passage?
• Which description best reflects the recommended patient safety culture?
• In a sentence from the passage, the word 'robust' describes a protocol. Which option best paraphrases 'robust'?
• Which of the following best defines 'connotation' as used in the context of the passage?
• In a clinical setting, 'skin in the game' most nearly means:
• The passage suggests that patient safety culture is strongest when:
• What is a valid use of etymology in vocabulary study?
• What are supporting details in a passage?
• Which practice is described as a measure to reduce errors?
• What is the main idea of a text?
• Which statement best describes the effect of presenting data in clinical discussions?
• What does the suffix '-esque' mean?
• Which word uses the prefix 'pre' to indicate 'before'?
• The word ameliorate most nearly means?
• What is a benefit of reading for vocabulary improvement?
• Which suffix means "filled with" or "marked by"?
• Which option summarizes a comprehensive vocabulary study method?
• Which statement about prefixes is accurate?
• What do word knowledge questions require you to do?
• Why might an anecdote about a nurse be used in a clinical article?
• On the NLN NEX test, how many questions are not scored?
• Which rhetorical device is used to illustrate safety culture?
• Which factor most reduces errors in medication administration?
• Which statement best defines the main idea of a passage?
• If a word includes the root 'bene', what meaning would you expect?
• Which approach is prudent when testing a new vending site?
• What is the purpose of analyzing unknown words?
• What does the term 'inference' mean in reading comprehension?
• In the sentence 'The nurse's demeanor was obdurate yet reassuring,' what does obdurate most nearly mean?
• Which feature helps explain a word's origin?
• What does the prefix 'non-' mean?
• What evidence in the passage most strongly supports the author’s purpose to advocate for safer care?
• Which sentence best states the function of the final paragraph?
• Why is it important to differentiate between the main idea and details?
• What does the suffix '-less' mean?
• The phrase "a two-track approach" most likely refers to?
• What is the first step when you encounter an unfamiliar word during reading?
• If hand hygiene is essential to prevent infection, which of the following is a logical consequence?
• The term redundancy most nearly means which of the following?
• Which statement would be most supported by the passage?
• What does the prefix 'co-' mean?
• What does the root 'cred' signify in words?
• How does Mindy handle remaining stock at craft fairs?
• Which option describes a comprehensive approach to vocabulary practice?
• What does 'vocabulary skills' encompass in the context of the NLN NEX?
• Discharge planning refers to what process?
• Which description best fits the structure of the passage?
• Which statement best describes the main idea?
• Which of the following is a strategy for vocabulary improvement?
• Identifying the main idea helps you focus on what?
• What are the two types of questions on the NLN NEX test?
• Which best describes a main idea in reading comprehension?
• What is a pseudonym?
• In the scenario where documentation delays patient care, which implication is most supported?
• When are handoffs most successful according to the text?
• The phrase "parallel attention to policy and practice" suggests what about implementing care?
• What does the suffix '-ious' mean?
• What is the significance of making inferences in reading comprehension?
• What is a synonym?
• Why does Mindy bring many notebooks to farmers' markets?
• What is the significance of context clues in word knowledge questions?
• What is the importance of skimming versus fully reading a text?
• What does the phrase 'closing the loop' mean in patient safety?
• Which is a plausible way to organize vocabulary study materials?
• Which statement defines the prefix meaning 'between'?
• If you encounter mitigate, what does it most likely mean?
• If infection rates decline as hand hygiene rises above 90%, which caution is most appropriate when interpreting this relationship?
• What does the prefix 'tri-' mean?
• What is a topic sentence?
• What is an antonym?
• A study notes that infection rates declined when hand hygiene compliance rose above 90%. What type of claim is this?
• What does the root 'psycho' mean?
• Evidence-based practice is defined as practices based on:
• The word "lucid" most nearly means?
• Which of the following is a detail question example?
• Which sentence best states the main idea about discharge planning?
• The root 'psycho' relates to which concept?
• What is the meaning of the word 'voracious' based on context clues?
• What is the meaning of the root 'bene'?
• Which option describes how inference questions should be answered?
• What is the importance of context clues when determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
• In the context of the passage, the word 'propensity' most nearly means
• Which tool is most useful for learning relationships between words, such as synonyms and antonyms?
• Which is an antonym of "bright"?
• The author’s argument would be most strengthened by which type of evidence?
• What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?
• Which option best represents a comprehensive approach to practicing vocabulary?
• What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
• What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
• The author’s tone toward patient education can be best described as?
• Which conclusion follows from the discussion of training and practice in care safety?
• What does the term 'therapeutic' mean in the context of the provided example?
• What is the primary focus of reading comprehension questions?
• Which method is recommended for recording word study?
• Which is an example of commonly confused words?
• What does the suffix '-y' mean?
• Which prefix means 'same' or 'equal'?
• What is the benefit of recognizing repetitive phrasing in a passage?
• What best describes the term 'evidence-based practice' in nursing?
• The author’s tone toward medical technology can best be described as:
• Which element does the author say is essential in addition to training?
• What is the relationship between context clues and improving reading comprehension?
• The phrase 'quiet the room with data' is used to achieve which effect?
• What is the likely reason Mindy would choose only one shelf at a new vending site?
• What does the root 'act' mean?
• Which statement best captures the author's stance on privacy and safety in clinical settings?
• What is the time limit for completing the NLN NEX test?
• Which term means a deviation from the norm?
• What does the root 'therm' mean?
• What does the suffix '-ful' mean?
• Which statement best describes the author's purpose?
• Which word demonstrates a prefix that negates the base word?
• What should you look for to apply information from a passage?
• Which is an example of a vocabulary strategy that helps deduce meaning?
• What are frequently confused words?
• According to the author, training alone is insufficient without which of the following elements?
• For determining the author's philosophy on teamwork, which clue would be most relevant?
• Which word correctly completes the sentence: "I can't wait to see ______ new movie" to show possession?
• What is the main idea of the passage about hand hygiene in clinical settings?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between a root word and a prefix?
• Which root means 'heat'?
• What does the prefix 'homo-' mean?
• What does the root word 'sen' mean?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between synonyms and antonyms?
• What does the term 'context clues' refer to?
• Which detail from the passage most strongly supports the inference that staffing levels influence error rates?
• What is the role of prefixes in word formation?
• Which of the following describes the suffix '-ed'?
• What does the suffix '-ship' indicate?
• If a word uses the root 'script', what concept is conveyed?
• The phrase "contrast between patient autonomy and safety" suggests the author is exploring?
• What does the prefix 'post-' mean?
• Which statement about vocabulary development through reading is true?
• Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
• What are some common areas covered in reading comprehension passages?