Category: NCLEX

Test your NCLEX knowledge: Which skin layer has blood vessels and nerves? A nurse is conducting a community event for a group of 8-year-olds and is describing different parts of the human body. Which skin layer should the nurse identify as the one that contains blood vessels and nerve endings…

Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day: Understand the principles of research ethics for a study on reducing indwelling urinary catheter time in post-surgical clients. The nurse is preparing to conduct a research study on methods to reduce indwelling urinary catheter time for post-surgical clients.  Which principle(s)…

In this NCLEX-RN 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?…

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…

Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day! Discover why evaluating glucose levels first is essential to prevent 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 for several months. Which action…

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…

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. Identify the outer canthus in the image. Scroll down for the correct answer! The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Prepare for your NCLEX exam with this question of the day on bacterial pneumonia. Test your knowledge on oxygen saturation and the use of supplemental oxygen. The nurse is caring for a 70 year-old patient admitted to the hospital from a  skilled nursing facility for treatment of bacterial pneumonia. Based…

Prepare for the NCLEX® with this question of the day focusing on borderline personality disorder, lithium, and mood disorders. Test your knowledge and review key concepts. The nurse in the behavioral health emergency department is caring for a patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Which finding from the electronic health…

In an oncology clinic, proper infection prevention is crucial for patients with leukemia. This NCLEX question of the day covers the topic and provides essential information for nursing students and professionals. The nurse in the outpatient oncology clinic is reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) for a patient with leukemia…

Delayed speech is a common concern in individuals with cerebral palsy. Todays question of the day explores the causes, clinical judgment, and interventions for speech delay in individuals with cerebral palsy. The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old patient with cerebral palsy with the priority hypothesis of delayed speech. The…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse at the local health department who is contemplating interventions to foster health equity. What interventions should the nurse put into action? Can you determine the appropriate measures? Can you figure it out? The nurse working in the local health department…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse, in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), who takes into account the psychosocial development of the patients. Based on Erikson’s Theory of Development, what conflict are the newborn patients likely experiencing? Can you figure it out? The nurse in a…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse in the emergency department is planning care for a 9-year-old patient experiencing an exacerbation of asthma. The nurse has already applied a non-rebreather mask to administer humidified oxygen. What are the sequential steps the nurse should take, in order from…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse tending to a patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left lower extremity. Which potential complication should the nurse identify as a priority? Can you figure it out? The nurse in the intermediate care unit is caring for a…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring for a 67-year-old woman battling obesity and stress urinary incontinence. With a focus on altered urinary elimination, the nurse envisions a future where the patient actively engages in strategies to reduce incontinence episodes by the next visit.…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is revising the plan of care for a patient whose partner suddenly died in their sleep. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include? Can you figure it out? The nurse is revising the plan of care for a patient whose…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving morphine for post-chest tube insertion pain. With the initial pain level at 8/10 and a 2 mg intravenous dose administered, which nursing intervention proves most effective in evaluating the morphine’s impact on…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse gathering the health history of a patient prescribed an eye drop for glaucoma. With the patient unsure of the medication’s name, the nurse turns to the electronic health record (EHR) for clues. Can you identify the likely glaucoma treatment in…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring for a patient with a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) as the nurse focuses on alleviating altered comfort. How does the nurse strategically plan to enhance patient comfort and ensure the improvement of CAUTI symptoms through antibiotic…

Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a community health clinic nurse with a patient who is newly diagnosed chlamydia infection symptoms. What initial step should the nurse implement to expedite the resolution of the patient’s sexually transmitted infection (STI) symptoms? Can you figure it out? The nurse in the community…