Category: NCLEX
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Smoke
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse dealing with smoke in a client’s room. When entering a client’s room, the nurse observes smoke coming from a piece of client care equipment. What is the priority nursing intervention? A. Immediately remove the equipment B. Obtain the appropriate fire…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Increased intracranial pressure
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse recognizing a sign of increased intracranial pressure. When caring for a client diagnosed with an intracranial tumor, which observation should the nurse recognize as a sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Widened pulse pressure B. Periorbital edema C. Tachycardia D.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Spirometer
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What is essential for a client to remember when using an incentive spirometer to maximize lung inflation and avoid complications?
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Study Smarter with the Updated Osmosis Nursing Quiz Builder
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TL;DR: If you’re an Osmosis Nursing learner, you now have access to over 1,200 questions in the Nursing quiz builder! We’ve also updated the backend a bit to make it a seamless experience for you. You will: So, how can a simple Quiz Builder do all that? Well, first things…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Agoraphobia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on agoraphobia. Which behavior should the nurse recognize as an assessment finding consistent with a diagnosis of agoraphobia? A. Fear of interacting with strangers B. Avoiding eating in public C. Fear of being in the presence of animals D. Avoiding the use of…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Cranial nerve XII
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Test your knowledge on assessing Cranial Nerve XII in stroke patients with this NCLEX question. Do you know the answer? Let’s find out!
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Piaget’s developmental theory
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse using Piaget’s developmental theory. The home health nurse is using Piaget’s developmental theory to assess a 3-year-old’s cognitive development. Which of these developmental tasks should the nurse anticipate observing? A. Washes own hands and face B. Sorts a set of…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Nonpharmacological pain interventions
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse recommending a guided meditation to a patient. The nurse is recommending guided meditation as a nonpharmacological pain intervention for a client experiencing chronic pain. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about nonpharmacological pain interventions? A. “Guided…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bipolar disorder
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a 32-year-old client with bipolar disorder. A 32-year-old client is newly prescribed lamotrigine for bipolar disorder. Which statement should the nurse include in the medication teaching for the client? A. “Take this medication on an empty stomach.” B. “Yellowing of the skin is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pertussis
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Prep for the NCLEX-RN® exam with a case study focused on a toddler diagnosed with pertussis. Learn about the appropriate transmission-based precautions to implement, emphasizing the importance of droplet precautions in preventing the spread of this respiratory infection. Strengthen your clinical knowledge and improve your infection control practices for effective…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Ulcerative colitis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with a history of ulcerative colitis. Can you figure it out? A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is brought to the emergency department. When assessing the client, which clinical finding should require immediate intervention by the nurse? A. Nausea B.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Wound infection
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse on the medical surgical unit who is caring for a client with a wound infection. Which intervention is an example of how informatics directly applies to the nursing role? Can you figure it out? A nurse on the medical surgical unit…
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NCLEX-RN Question of the Day: Serum potassium level
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Explore today’s NCLEX-RN® question on managing hypokalemia. Discover why initiating cardiac monitoring is the critical first step in patient care.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Preparing a client for a thoracentesis
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Learn what the optimal position for thoracentesis to allow for rib separation and safe needle insertion.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Spinal cord injury assessment
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A patient with spinal cord injury reports headache and blurred vision with hypertension and bradycardia. What is the nurse’s first priority action?
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Choosing a Nursing Specialty: 20 of the Most Popular Career Tracks for Nurses
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Embark on your nursing career by exploring the top 20 nursing specialties. Get insights into each specialty and discover the diverse opportunities within nursing and find the path that aligns with your passions and skills!
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Heparin infusion laboratory findings
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Test your knowledge with today’s NCLEX-RN® question! Learn why monitoring aPTT is key to med effectiveness and optimal patient care. Boost your skills and exam prep!
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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 all that you need to know about the NCLEX-RN® exam, including lots of information about Next Generation NCLEX-RN®, question types, the grading system, how to apply—and most importantly, how to pass! Congratulations on graduating from nursing school! Passing all those rigorous exams and grueling clinicals shows your dedication and skill.…