Category: Exam Prep
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: SVT
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Get ready for NCLEX® success with today’s scenario: The nurse working in the urgent care clinic is caring for a client with sustained supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and needs to anticipate particular subjective findings. The nurse working in the urgent care clinic is caring for a client with sustained supraventricular tachycardia…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Epinephrine response
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Let’s examine a clinical scenario involving a 73-year-old man who experiences hypotension during surgery following bowel perforation repair. Can you identify the potential mechanisms leading to his decreased response to repeated doses of epinephrine despite minimal intraoperative blood loss? Reflect on the pharmacological principles at play, including receptor desensitization and…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Oxygen tank
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Prepare for your NCLEX-RN® exam with a clinical question about home oxygen therapy. Learn to recognize statements from clients that indicate a need for further education regarding the safe and effective use of oxygen tanks. The nurse at the pulmonology office is teaching a client newly prescribed home oxygen using…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Neck pain
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Today, let’s focus on the case of a 36-year-old woman who presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision, exhibiting significant neck pain and symptoms suggestive of cervical spine injury. Can you identify the common mechanisms of injury associated with fractures of the axis (C2) and discuss the…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Integrative therapy
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Prepare for your NCLEX-RN® exam with this question about integrative therapy, including how to identify effective examples that enhance patient care in a primary care setting. The nurse in a primary care clinic is discussing integrative therapy with a client. Which example best represents integrative therapy? A. Massage therapy used…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Get ready for USMLE Step 2 CK with a question focusing on necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI). Can you describe and interpret the diagnostic workup for an adult presenting with an NSTI and identify the key diagnostic features that differentiate between NSTI, possible NSTI, and non-NSTI? Enhance your clinical skills…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Sjögren syndrome
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Are you ready to take the NCLEX? Find out with today’s question: What test should the nurse prepare a client for to measure tear production when Sjögren syndrome is suspected? Can you select the correct assessment? The nurse in the primary care office is caring for a client suspected of…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Neurogenic shock
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Get ready for NCLEX success with today’s question: What’s the first action the nurse should take when responding to an adult client who has fallen from a roof and is suspected of having neurogenic shock? Can you identify the priority intervention? The nurse is responding to an accident scene where…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Pancreatitis
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Today, let’s focus on USMLE Step 1, with a question on acute pancreatitis. Can you recommend the appropriate diagnostic investigations, interpret the findings to establish a diagnosis, and describe the essential treatment options? Are you able to recall and recognize the clinical features and complications associated with this condition? Sharpen…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Thrombus formation
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question: Learn which medication to administer for a client with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation to prevent thrombus formation. Can you identify the correct choice? The nurse on the medical unit is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) of a client with cardiomyopathy and atrial…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: PKU
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question: Learn how phenylalanine is acquired in a pediatric client with phenylketonuria (PKU). Can you identify the correct mechanism? The nurse in the primary care office is educating the caregivers of a pediatric client with phenylketonuria (PKU). By which mechanism is phenylalanine acquired? A.…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Cardiac catheterization
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Prepare for your USMLE Step 1 with a question focusing on Eisenmenger syndrome. Can you summarize the pathophysiology of this condition and recognize its key clinical features? Sharpen your understanding of this critical cardiovascular topic! A 25-year-old man is referred to a cardiologist for evaluation for intermittent cyanosis and exercise…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Viral hepatitis
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Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam with this detailed question about a 28-year-old woman experiencing severe abdominal pain and jaundice after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia. What family of viruses causes patchy necrosis of the liver? Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of viral infections. A…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Anthrax infection
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Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your knowledge by determining how you should answer this patient’s question about how our bodies react to Anthrax infections. The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from an anthrax infection. The client asks the nurse, “My doctor told me this is caused by…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Mumps
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question: Learn the priority nursing action for a patient with mumps and orchitis. Can you choose the correct intervention? The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client newly diagnosed with mumps and orchitis. Which is the nurse’s priority action? A. Assist the client…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: HIV positive
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Explore a crucial aspect of HIV management with this scenario-based USMLE Step 2 CK question. Learn about recommended screening tests for newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients. A 32-year-old biologically female patient presents to the primary care office for an initial visit after learning she is HIV-positive from a screening test. The patient does…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Sacrum injury
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In this NCLEX question, explore the immediate nursing action required for a newly admitted client with a stage I pressure injury on the sacrum. The nurse in the emergency department notes a stage I pressure injury on the sacrum of a newly admitted client. Which action should the nurse take first?…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Antidepressants
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This USMLE Step 1 Question of the Day involves a 36-year-old patient for evaluation of treatment-resistant depression. None of their previous medications helped improved their symptoms. Based on the findings, identify the most likely diagnosis. A 36-year-old presents to their outpatient provider for evaluation of treatment-resistant depression. They have previously…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Varicella zoster
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Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day: Which action(s) should the nurse take to minimize the risk of spreading infection to other patients and staff? The nurse in the medical unit is caring for a client on contact precautions for varicella zoster. Which action(s) should the nurse…
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NCLEX® QOTD: TPN
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Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day: Delayed TPN dose? Discover why evaluating glucose levels first is essential to prevent hypoglycemia and complications. The nurse notes the pharmacy is late sending up a dose of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client who has been receiving it…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Difficulty swallowing
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Learn about the USMLE Step 2 CK diagnostic approach through the case of a 67-year-old man with progressive dysphagia, weight loss, hoarseness, and chest pain. This scenario highlights the importance of selecting appropriate tests and integrating clinical findings to confirm a diagnosis and guide treatment. A 67-year-old man presents to…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Cognitive decline
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This USMLE Step 1 Question of the Day involves a 60-year-old woman with progressive cognitive decline, fluctuating mental clarity, mild tremors, slowed movements, and balance issues. She has also been seen conversing with her deceased partner. Based on these clinical features, identify the most likely diagnosis. A 60-year-old woman comes…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Oral symptoms
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In today’s NCLEX Question of the Day, a nurse in a community health clinic assesses a client reporting various oral symptoms. Test your knowledge by matching descriptions of abnormal oral conditions with their corresponding terms. Let’s dive in! The nurse in the community health clinic is conducting an assessment on…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Pelvic pain
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Learn about a USMLE Step 2 question involving a 28-year-old woman with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, presenting with severe pelvic pain, hypotension, and a positive hCG. Understand the significance of emergent laparoscopy to control bleeding and remove damaged tissue.A 28-year-old woman comes to the emergency department for evaluation of right-sided…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Outer canthus
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Sharpen your nursing skills with this interactive NCLEX question on identifying eye anatomy, specifically the outer canthus, crucial for conjunctivitis assessment. The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected conjunctivitis. Click to identify the outer canthus on the image. Scroll down for the correct answer! The correct answer to today’s…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Hepatosplenomegaly
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Prepare for USMLE Step 1 with this case! Learn about a USMLE Step 1 question involving a 62-year-old man with headaches, blurry vision, and numbness in his hands. The case study reveals the diagnosis of Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, focusing on its pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria. Understand the significance of elevated…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Coagulation lab
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Prepare for the NCLEX with a question on coagulation lab tests. Learn to identify increased bleeding risk, like a high PTT of 108 seconds, critical for patient safety and surgery readiness. The nurse is reviewing coagulation lab test results for a patient who is scheduled for surgery later in the…
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NCLEX® QOTD: ASD
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Prepare for the NCLEX with this question! Learn priority interventions for caring for a child newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including collaboration with speech therapists, monitoring developmental milestones, preparing for behavioral therapy, educating caregivers about epilepsy signs, and providing information on nutritional supplements. The nurse is caring for…
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PANCE® Question of the Day: Gynecology exam
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Prepare for the PANCE with this question! Learn about osteoporosis screening using FRAX score. Understand when to assess fracture risk in postmenopausal women, even if they’re younger than 65. A 58-year-old woman presents to her gynecology PA for her yearly well-check. She has no current complaints. Her last colonoscopy was…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Sunlight sensitivity
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Prepare for USMLE Step 1 with this case! Learn about xeroderma pigmentosum, a rare genetic disorder causing extreme sensitivity to sunlight and increased risk of skin cancer due to defective DNA repair mechanisms. Understand its clinical manifestations, including pigmented skin changes, ocular damage, and neurological complications, for accurate diagnosis and…