Category: NCLEX
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Lactulose for chronic hepatitis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a patient diagnosed with chronic hepatitis. What lab results best indicate that the treatment—the medication, lactulose— is working? The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with chronic hepatitis who is receiving the medication lactulose. Which of these laboratory results would indicate the medication…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pain at port insertion site
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a patient who feels pain at the insertion site during infusion of a medication. During the infusion of a medication through an implanted port, a client reports pain at the insertion site. Which of these complications should the nurse suspect to be…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Chest pain after venous catheter removal
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A patient experiences chest pain and shortness of breath during catheter removal. What is the nurse’s first priority intervention?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Obstructive sleep apnea
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the postoperative assessment of a client with obstructive sleep apnea. What should a nurse keep an eye on? During the postoperative assessment of a client with a history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which assessment finding should cause the nurse the most…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: CPAP masks
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day presents a scenario where an RN is observing a student nurse as they provide oral care to a client. The client wears a CPAP mask to protect against sleep apnea. During the observation, the RN notices the student nurse making an error. Can you…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Apgar scores
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the Apgar score, a numerical measurement used to quantify the overall health of a newborn baby. How would you explain the Apgar score to a client? A nurse tells the parents of a newborn, “Your baby’s Apgar scores were 9 and 10.”…
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How Hard is the NCLEX®? 5 Tips to Make it Easier!
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Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! Now, your next order of business is to prepare for and pass the NCLEX® exam. You might be wondering: “Is the NCLEX hard?” Well, it depends on how well you’ve prepared. Here are a few tips to help you approach the exam with confidence…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Acute cholecystitis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with acute cholecystitis. Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the surgical unit for acute cholecystitis. What action should the nurse prioritize? A. Implement NPO status B. Ask the client to rate their pain level C.…
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5 Myths About the NCLEX®
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In today’s Osmosis blog, we’re addressing some of the most common myths and misconceptions about the NCLEX. Let’s separate fact from fiction! The high-stakes nature of board exams like the NCLEX means that rumors about how to game the system and optimize your chances for success end up circulating widely.…
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How to Pass the NCLEX-RN®: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide
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Discover what you need to know about the NCLEX-RN® exam, including updates on the Next Generation NCLEX-RN®, exploring question types, the grading system, how to apply, and most importantly, how to pass it the first time! Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! Passing all those rigorous exams and grueling clinicals shows…