Category: Exam Prep
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Lymphatic system
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with no significant medical history. Which finding(s) is/are expected? Can you figure it out? The nurse is performing an assessment of the lymphatic system on a client with no significant medical history. Which finding(s) is/are expected? Select all that apply. A. The…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Compression of the esophagus
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Explore today’s USMLE® Step 1 question focusing on a clinical case of dysphagia, and identify the anatomical site likely causing the patient’s symptoms.
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How to Align Your Tests to the New Next Generation NCLEX-RN® Requirements
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The wait is over! The Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) is FINALLY here. In today’s Osmosis blog, Senior Content Manager of Nursing, Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE, offers some helpful direction for aligning your nursing course exams to the updated NCLEX. On April 1, 2023, after years of research and preparation, the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Non-modifiable risk factors
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on an infant diagnosed with neuroblastoma, the nurse is reviewing the non-modifiable risk factors associated with the condition. Which risk factor should be included by the nurse? Can you figure it out? The nurse is reviewing the non-modifiable risk factors for neuroblastoma with the…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Anorexia nervosa
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 16-year-old girl with a history of menarche at age 13 presents with amenorrhea for the last 5 months. She has joined the gymnastics team at school and is…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Spinal cord injury
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 32-year-old man who fell from a building. He did not suffer loss of consciousness. The patient has 2+ triceps and brachioradialis reflexes and 5/5 strength of the upper extremities bilaterally. The patient is unable to move the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Incident Report
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who experienced an assisted fall to the ground. Who should complete the incident report? Can you figure it out? The nurse is assisting a client to the bathroom and the client experiences an assisted fall to the ground. The student nurse…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Enuresis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a newly graduated pediatric nurse who is reviewing the chart for a 6-year-old child who has a history of enuresis. Which statement made by the child’s caregiver supports this diagnosis? Can you figure it out? The newly graduated pediatric nurse is reviewing…
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OMM Question of the Day: Thoracic muscle energy
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This week, we are sharing another OMM-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man who has difficulty swallowing. He has a history of jitteriness. Which of the following best describes the affected anatomic site that most likely resulted in this patient’s clinical…
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Tips and Question Types for the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Exam
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Learn about the Next Generation NCLEX® exam’s new question formats and clinical judgment focus. Discover expert tips to confidently approach NGN questions and succeed.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tumor in sigmoid colon
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client that is diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the sigmoid colon. Which type of cancer does this client most likely have? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Isotretinoin
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 19-year-old who comes to the office because of worsening acne. She has had multiple bouts of acne affecting her shoulders, chest, and face. Her acneiform lesions have increased…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Dissociative identity disorder
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 35-year-old who reported “No one seems good enough for me. I’ve tried and tried with all the people in my life, but they all seem the same. I…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Salicylic acid
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client that is newly prescribed topical salicylic acid to treat mild acne. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for at the follow-up visit? Can you figure it out? An adolescent client is newly prescribed topical salicylic acid to treat mild acne.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Complicated grief
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client grieving following the death of a partner. Which treatment should the nurse expect the health care provider to order first? Can you figure it out? When reviewing the treatment plan for a client experiencing complicated grief following the death of a…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Left heart failure
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A patient with left heart failure presents with shortness of breath and an S3 gallop. Learn how increased pulmonary venous pressure causes pulmonary edema and related symptoms.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Infant hip dysplasia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse educating clients who are pregnant and their partners. Which information should the nurse include about modifiable risk factors of hip dysplasia in infants? Can you figure it out? The nurse is educating clients who are pregnant and their partners. Which information…
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USMLE® Step 1 Exam: A Guide for International Medical Students
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Learn how international medical graduates (IMGs) can prepare for and succeed on the USMLE® Step 1 Exam.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Bicornuate uterus
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 73-year-old woman with shortness of breath. Past medical history is notable for hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and type II diabetes mellitus. Can you figure it out? A 32-year-old…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Burn injury
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who sustained a burn injury from excessive sunlight exposure. The nurse should expect the health care provider to diagnose the client with which type of burn? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client who sustained a…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Earthquake
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on an unknown number of victims after an earthquake. Which action should the nurse working in the medical-surgical unit consider a priority? Can you figure it out? A hospital is preparing to receive an unknown number of victims after an earthquake. Which action should…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Hairy leukoplakia
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 51-year-old woman who comes to the clinic for an assessment of a tongue lesion. Her history is significant for active IV drug use and homelessness. She was recently…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Huntington disease
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who has the gene mutation for Huntington disease but their partner does not. What percent chance does the client have of passing the gene to their offspring? Can you figure it out? The nurse working in the genetic counseling office is…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Schizophrenia
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Explore a challenging USMLE® Step 1-style question highlighting the dopamine pathways involved in schizophrenia and the origins of auditory hallucinations.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Peroxisomes
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 5-month-old infant who was brought to a pediatrician for evaluation of failure to thrive. Upon physical examination, the patient has a weak cry and diffuse hypotonia. Hepatomegaly is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Supraventricular tachycardia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which classification of antidysrhythmic does this medication belong to? Can you figure it out? A client is prescribed amiodarone for the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Which classification of antidysrhythmic does this medication belong to? A. Class…
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The USMLE Step 1 Is Pass-Fail: What It Means for Medical Students
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As of January 2022, the USMLE Step 1 Exam shifted from being scored to a simple pass/fail grading structure. Learn more about the potential effects of the shift, including the benefits, challenges, and potential changes to the medical residency matching process. The road to becoming a physician is different for…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Steeple sign
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the pathological changes noted on an X-ray for a client with croup and pneumonia. Can you figure it out? The nurse is educating a newly graduated nurse about the pathological changes noted on an X-ray for a client with croup and pneumonia. Which…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Chancroid
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Today’s USMLE Step 1 case explores what’s causing a chancroid with multiple painful genital ulcers in a 28 year old male patient visiting his primary care doctor.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Can you figure it out? The nurse in the gynecology and women’s health clinic is reviewing the risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which non-modifiable risk factor should the nurse recognize? A. Miscarriage two…