NLN Updated NEX Exam Questions and Answers by deborah

“Abundant” means existing in large quantities or more than enough. Option B, “plentiful,” is the closest synonym. Scarce and limited are opposites, and fragile refers to being easily broken. NEX word knowledge questions focus on synonyms used in common academic and healthcare contexts.

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Evaluate means to assess, judge, or determine the value or effectiveness of something. Option B is the correct synonym. Evaluation is a common term in healthcare and academic settings, making it a high-yield NEX word.

The passage explains that childhood nutrition plays a critical role in growth and development. It specifically states that a lack of essential nutrients can lead to delayed growth, weakened immunity, and difficulty concentrating. Option C directly reflects one of the consequences listed in the passage, making it the correct answer. The other options are either the opposite of what is stated or not mentioned at all. NEX reading comprehension questions often test the ability to locate explicit information rather than inferred benefits. Selecting delayed growth shows careful attention to the details provided in the passage.

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The passage explicitly states that physical therapy helps patients regain strength and mobility. Option C is directly supported. The other options introduce claims not made in the passage. On the NEX exam, direct-statement questions require selecting information that is clearly mentioned, not inferred.

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