Category: NCLEX
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Interdisciplinary care plan
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is creating an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client. Can you figure it out? The nurse is developing an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client diagnosed with community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) within a leg wound. Which healthcare…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) appropriate activities
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel while caring for an elderly patient. Can you figure it out? Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) while caring for an elderly client who requires maximum assistance with activities…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tonsillitis secondary to adenovirus
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client diagnosed with Tonsillitis Secondary to Adenovirus. Can you figure it out? The nurse has received a nurse-to-nurse report on a client diagnosed with tonsillitis secondary to adenovirus. Which sign or symptom should the nurse anticipate upon assessment? A. Rhinorrhea B.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Chronic hypothyroidism
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Which nursing intervention should be performed first for a client with myxedema coma to ensure airway safety and support breathing?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Reye syndrome risk
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on risk factors associated with the development of Reye syndrome. Can you figure it out? The nurse in the pediatric clinic is reviewing the list of clients on the appointment schedule for the day. Which client should the nurse identify as being at…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Perinatal depression risk screening
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on risk factors for developing perinatal depression. The nurse is conducting a perinatal depression risk screening on a client who is 39-weeks pregnant. After reviewing the client’s electronic medical record (EMR), which finding should the nurse identify as a risk factor for developing…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Atelectasis after removal of pelvic mesh
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the client’s baseline vital signs after surgery. Can you figure it out? The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with atelectasis after undergoing a surgical procedure to remove infected pelvic mesh. Based on the client’s baseline vital signs, which finding indicates that the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Physiology of the eye
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the physiology of the eye. The nurse is reviewing the physiology of the eye. Which layer of the eye contains the iris? A. Neural layer B. Vascular layer C. Fibrous layer D. Vitreous layer Scroll down for the correct answer! Check out our NCLEX-RN Study…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on modifiable risk factors associated with prostate cancer. Can you figure it out? The nurse is leading an educational session for male clients on the risk factors associated with prostate cancer. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Consuming a high fiber diet…
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How to Answer Different Question Types on the NCLEX®
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Osmosis recently hosted nurse Elizabeth “Liz” Lucas for an insightful webinar explaining the different types of NCLEX questions and providing some strategies for conquering them. In addition to working as a nurse, Liz is the Senior Content Manager at Osmosis and head of the question writing team for us. If you’re curious…
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The NCLEX-RN® Pass Rates for 2022
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The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®), administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), is the exam that aspiring nurses must pass to apply for licensure in a state board of nursing. Learn more about the 2022 NCLEX pass rate for both U.S. and International nursing students…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Venous insufficiency
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Can you figure it out? The nurse is interviewing a client diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Which of the following statements by the client is consistent with this diagnosis? A. “My feet are always cold, and I can’t…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Age-related changes
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on which assessment findings are expected to be found in older patients and which are not. An older adult client is admitted to the nursing unit for a cough and increasing fatigue. Which assessment finding should the nurse recognize as an expected age-related…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Electrocardiogram (ECG) strip
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A patient with a slow, regular heart rhythm presents with chest pain and dyspnea. Which nursing intervention should be anticipated first?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse reviewing laboratory results on an oncology unit. The nurse is reviewing the blood work drawn for a client on the oncology unit. The nurse should recognize which laboratory result correlates with a diagnosis of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? A. Phosphorus…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Influenza A
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Which PPE should a nurse wear when caring for a patient with Influenza A to effectively prevent transmission of the virus?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Agitated dementia client
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on how a nurse should handle an agitated client diagnosed with dementia. The nurse in the medical-surgical unit is caring for a client diagnosed with dementia. The client becomes agitated and starts to yell at the nurse and other hospital staff. Which is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in an infant
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse taking care of an infant with SVT. A 3-month-old infant with a heart rate of 220 beats per minute is diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Identify possible causes such as recently administered medications …
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Active Recall: The Most Effective High-Yield Learning Technique
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Are you maximizing your study effectiveness? Many healthcare and medical students rely on familiar methods like rereading text or flashcards without realizing it’s less effective. Discover science-backed study techniques that can improve learning, boost your exam performance, and transform your study habits.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse taking care of a client who is recovering from a carotid endarterectomy. When caring for a client recovering from a carotid endarterectomy (CEA), which assessment finding should alert the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication? A. Dyspnea B.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Age-related physiological changes
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Explore an NCLEX® question on how aging impacts drug response, focusing on decreased GFR and risks of medication toxicity in elderly patients.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Hospice
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client’s right to receive hospice care. A client diagnosed with pancreatic cancer asks the nurse, “When can I receive hospice care?” Which is the best response by the nurse? A. “Hospice care is for anyone with a terminal illness like yours.” B. “You will meet…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Enoxaparin
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How does enoxaparin help patients? Understand its role in preventing blood clots without dissolving existing ones or affecting platelets.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Fresh frozen plasma
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP). When caring for a client receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP), the nurse plans client care based on the knowledge that the transfusion will accomplish which of the following goals? A. Decreased partial thromboplastin time (PT)…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Acoustic neuroma
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Which is an anticipated finding during the admission assessment of a client diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma? A. Nystagmus B. Unilateral hearing loss C. Loss of proprioception D. Otorrhea Scroll down for the correct answer! The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is… B. Unilateral hearing loss Rationale: Unilateral hearing loss…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Leg pain
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse examining a 9-year-old child with leg pain. A 9-year-old child is sent to the school nurse’s office because of a painful leg. When examining the child, the nurse notes a belt buckle-shaped bruise. Which action should the nurse prioritize? A.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Ballard score
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Boost your NCLEX prep with a daily question from Osmosis.org on the Ballard Score—a key tool for assessing gestational age in newborns.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Percussion
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Learn how percussion tones vary by tissue type for NCLEX-RN exam success.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Beta-Thalassemia diagnosis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a child diagnosed with beta-thalassemia. When teaching the parents of a child newly diagnosed with beta-thalassemia, which statement made by the parents indicates a need for additional teaching? A. “We will give our child daily iron supplements.” B. “Our child will need…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Acute kidney injury (AKI)
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This NCLEX-RN question discusses how to treat hyperkalemia in acute kidney injury by promoting potassium movement into cells and preventing arrhythmias. Do you know the answer?