NEX Study Guide 2026

Many nursing entrance exams include a general knowledge section to assess a candidate's awareness of the world around them, including societal issues and recent developments. Current affairs are commonly tested because they reflect a candidate's engagement with contemporary events, which can be relevant to understanding public health trends, policy changes, and the broader healthcare landscape. This demonstrates a well-rounded individual with an interest beyond purely academic subjects.

The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction. For example, arthroplasty is the surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.

An exothermic reaction releases energy in the form of heat to its surroundings, resulting in a net decrease in the energy of the system.

First, find the amount of weight lost: 200 - 175 = 25 pounds. To find the percentage decrease, use the formula: (Amount of Decrease / Original Amount) * 100. So, (25 / 200) * 100 = 0.125 * 100 = 12.5%.

PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction) is the standard mnemonic for remembering the mathematical order of operations, often taught as 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.'

When the relative clause 'who is in room 204' is essential to identifying which patient is being discussed (restrictive clause), no commas are needed.