Category: NCLEX

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: SVT

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: SVT

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Oxygen tank

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Oxygen tank

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Integrative therapy

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Integrative therapy

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Sjögren syndrome

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Sjögren syndrome

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Neurogenic shock

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Neurogenic shock

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Thrombus formation

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Thrombus formation

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: PKU

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: PKU

    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.…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Spinal surgery

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Spinal surgery

    The newly graduated nurse on the medical unit is caring for a patient who is immobile following spinal surgery. Which statement by the newly graduated nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?  

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: HTT gene

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: HTT gene

    Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your knowledge by determining which ethically complex issue the following situation relates to. The nurse in the genealogy clinic is working with a patient who has tested positive for the HTT gene, which causes Huntington’s disease. The patient states that they do not want…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Anthrax infection

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Anthrax infection

    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…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: 36-week gestation

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: 36-week gestation

    Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your knowledge by what reproductive changes the nurse should anticipate with a patient who’s 36 weeks pregnant. The nurse in the obstetrical clinic is preparing to assess a patient who is at 36 weeks of gestation. Which reproductive change should the nurse anticipate?    A.…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Cranial nerve assessment

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Cranial nerve assessment

    Prepare for the NCLEX® with a question of the day on cranial nerve assessment for a patient who’s recently lost consciousness. Test your knowledge and review key concepts. The nurse in the emergency department is conducting a cranial nerve assessment on a patient who briefly lost consciousness after hitting their…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Nonspecific abdominal pain

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Nonspecific abdominal pain

    Prepare for the NCLEX® with a question of the day on nonspecific abdominal pain and somatic symptom disorder. Test your knowledge and review key concepts. The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient who is frequently seen for nonspecific abdominal pain.    Based on the chart findings, which…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Amputation

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Amputation

    Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your knowledge by determining the priority nursing action for a patient who had a below-the-knee amputation 12 hours ago. The nurse on the medical surgical unit is caring for a patient who underwent a below-the-knee amputation 12 hours ago following a motor vehicle accident.…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Motor skills

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Motor skills

    Ready for today’s NCLEX-RN® question? Test your pediatric nursing knowledge by identifying which questions are suitable to ask a school-age child regarding their motor skills.The nurse in the pediatric office is assessing a school-age child. Which question(s) is/are appropriate to ask this client regarding motor skills? Select all that apply. A. “Can…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Cleft lip and palate

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Cleft lip and palate

    Ready for your NCLEX-RN® question of the day? Find out which factors increase the risk of cleft lip and palate in infants, and boost your exam prep!The nurse in the outpatient clinic is caring for several pregnant patients. Which patient(s) is/are at risk for delivering an infant with cleft lip…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Brachial plexus injury

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Brachial plexus injury

    Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question on brachial plexus injury. Discover the key diagnostic test used to confirm the extent of the nerve damage. The nurse in the orthopedic clinic is caring for a patient with a suspected brachial plexus injury. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the…

  • NCLEX® Question of the Day: Mumps

    NCLEX® Question of the Day: Mumps

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Sacrum injury

    NCLEX® QOTD: Sacrum injury

    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?…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Varicella zoster

    NCLEX® QOTD: Varicella zoster

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: TPN

    NCLEX® QOTD: TPN

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Oral symptoms

    NCLEX® QOTD: Oral symptoms

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Outer canthus

    NCLEX® QOTD: Outer canthus

    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…

  • USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Hepatosplenomegaly

    USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Hepatosplenomegaly

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Coagulation lab

    NCLEX® QOTD: Coagulation lab

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: ASD

    NCLEX® QOTD: ASD

    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…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Anxiety

    NCLEX® QOTD: Anxiety

    Prepare for the NCLEX with this question! Learn about nursing interventions for a college student experiencing anxiety. Understand the priority interventions for managing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) effectively. The nurse is caring for a college student who reports feeling anxious and is struggling to adjust to life away from home.…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: Multiple myeloma

    NCLEX® QOTD: Multiple myeloma

    Nursing interventions for a patient with multiple myeloma undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing chronic pain are essential. This NCLEX question delves into prioritizing care, including medication administration, pain assessment, and monitoring for side effects like hyperglycemia. Test your understanding of oncology nursing with this scenario-based question.The nurse in the oncology unit…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: IV administration

    NCLEX® QOTD: IV administration

    Learn about IV medication administration in labor and delivery units, including monitoring both mother and fetus for safety and effectiveness. The nurse in a labor and delivery unit is teaching a student nurse about IV medication administration. Which statement(s) by the student nurse indicate(s) understanding of the education? Select all that…

  • NCLEX® QOTD: DKA

    NCLEX® QOTD: DKA

    Discover nursing priorities for a child with DKA and signs of altered breathing. Learn to assess leukemia outcomes based on infection control measures.This NCLEX question of the day covers the topic and provides essential information for nursing students and professionals. The nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for…