Category: NCLEX-RN
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Mental status assessment
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN with this essential question: The nurse is conducting a mental status assessment on an adult client with no previous medical or psychiatric history. Which assessment finding(s) should the nurse anticipate? Test your nursing knowledge now! The nurse is conducting a mental status assessment on an adult client…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Health literacy
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Understanding health literacy is key for nurses when educating clients about managing chronic conditions like hypertension. This NCLEX Question of the Day explores how to identify signs of low health literacy during a client’s care and education. The nurse educator is assigned to meet with a client who has been…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Hypertension findings
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Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day! The nurse in a primary care office suspects a new patient has hypertension. Click to highlight the finding(s) that correlate(s) with hypertension. The nurse in a primary care office is reviewing a new patient’s vital signs and medical intake form…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: MAR HCV
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Discover the correct medication for treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in this NCLEX Question of the Day. Test your nursing knowledge now! The nurse reviews the medication administration record (MAR) of a client diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Which medication should be present in the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Skin layer
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Research ethics
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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)…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sacrum injury
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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?…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Varicella zoster
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Oral symptoms
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Outer canthus
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Coagulation lab
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Anxiety
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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.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Multiple myeloma
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: IV administration
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bacterial pneumonia
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Risk of infection
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Delayed speech
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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…
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Dosage Calculation: Nitroglycerin
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Learn how to calculate the correct nitroglycerin infusion rate for unstable angina patients in the CVICU and set the infusion pump safely and accurately.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Equity interventions
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Electrolyte ranges
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Which electrolytes remain within normal limits in a patient with kidney failure? Identify normal and abnormal lab values in this clinical scenario.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Development theory
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Worsening asthma
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Deep vein thrombosis
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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…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Altered urinary elimination
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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.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sudden death
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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…
