{"id":662,"date":"2022-07-11T01:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T01:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=662"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T01:14:45","slug":"how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex","title":{"rendered":"How to Answer Different Question Types on the NCLEX\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_is_the_NCLEX\" >What is the NCLEX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#How_long_is_the_exam\" >How long is the exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_does_the_NCLEX_test_on\" >What does the NCLEX test on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_is_the_Next_Generation_NCLEX\" >What is the Next Generation NCLEX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_types_of_questions_will_the_NCLEX_have\" >What types of questions will the NCLEX have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#Thats_a_lot_to_plan_for_Are_there_any_general_tips_that_apply_to_any_question_type\" >That\u2019s a lot to plan for! Are there any general tips that apply to any question type?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#How_do_I_handle_multiple_choice\" >How do I handle multiple choice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#How_do_I_handle_multiple_select\" >How do I handle multiple select?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#Whats_your_advice_for_fill-in-the-blank_questions\" >What\u2019s your advice for fill-in-the-blank questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_is_a_cloze_and_how_do_I_tackle_it\" >What is a cloze and how do I tackle it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_advice_do_you_have_for_hot_spot_questions\" >What advice do you have for hot spot questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#How_about_those_ordered_response_questions\" >How about those ordered response questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#Tell_me_about_drag_and_drop_questions\" >Tell me about drag and drop questions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#Last_but_not_least_How_should_I_approach_a_matrix_question\" >Last but not least: How should I approach a matrix question?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#What_resources_should_I_use_to_study_for_the_NCLEX\" >What resources should I use to study for the NCLEX?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-answer-different-question-types-on-the-nclex\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Osmosis recently hosted nurse Elizabeth \u201cLiz\u201d Lucas for an&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insightful webinar explaining the different types of NCLEX questions<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;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\u2019re curious about the NCLEX and what it holds in store for you, read on as we break down Nurse Liz\u2019s expert guidance!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NCLEX\"><\/span>What is the NCLEX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the exam that all graduates of nursing programs have to pass before they become a registered nurse. The acronym stands for National Council Licensure Examination. The NCLEX is a computerized adaptive test, which means the test is going to change as you proceed. The test recognizes if you&#8217;re answering the questions correctly or incorrectly and adapts to your choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_exam\"><\/span>How long is the exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the current NCLEX exam, the minimum length is 85 questions and the maximum length is 145. Of those potential questions, up to 15 of those will be pre-test items, meaning that they don&#8217;t directly count towards your score in any way. Pre-test questions provide data for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncsbn.org\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Council State Boards of Nursing<\/a>&nbsp;for future examinations. The maximum amount of time a student can take on the test is five hours, including a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_NCLEX_test_on\"><\/span>What does the NCLEX test on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCLEX tests on client needs categories. These categories are Safe and Effective Care, Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Physiological Integrity. Even though each person&#8217;s NCLEX will be different from the next person, every single test taker will be tested on those categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Next_Generation_NCLEX\"><\/span>What is the Next Generation NCLEX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCLEX will undergo some significant changes, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/04\/18\/tips-and-question-types-for-the-next-generation-nclex-ngn-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Next Generation NCLEX<\/a>, or NGN, will launch in April 2023. The test will still be adaptive and have the same number of questions, including pre-test items, and test time length will remain the same. The two biggest differences are the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and some new question types. The Clinical Judgment Measurement Model is going to measure your ability (or inability) to answer certain types of questions. It will test how you make clinical decisions, how you progress from assessing a client to actually making a clinical decision that impacts your client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_questions_will_the_NCLEX_have\"><\/span>What types of questions will the NCLEX have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NCLEX has nine different types of questions. We\u2019ll get into more specifics below, but here are all the question types you\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill-in-the-blank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotspot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced hotspot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ordered response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag and drop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matrix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/31.png?w=700\" alt=\"Osmosis sign up ad\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/31.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/31.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thats_a_lot_to_plan_for_Are_there_any_general_tips_that_apply_to_any_question_type\"><\/span>That\u2019s a lot to plan for! Are there any general tips that apply to any question type?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely! We have lots of great tips in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, read each question from start to finish slowly and thoroughly. A great technique is to try to answer the question in your head before you even read those options. Think about the correct answer and compare that to your list of options to see if any match. If you do find one that matches the one that was in your head, that&#8217;s a pretty good indicator that you found the correct answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secondly, stay calm when you come across something that isn&#8217;t fully familiar to you. Look at the question and ask yourself what information you have and what you remember. Use that information to form your thoughts and your clinical judgment around this question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, look for bolded words in the question. These are oftentimes called qualifiers, words like&nbsp;<em>most<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>best<\/em>, and&nbsp;<em>first&nbsp;<\/em>that can help guide your decision making when you&#8217;re answering the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a highlighter if you&#8217;re permitted, or mentally highlight important words or phrases that you want to be sure you come back to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read every single answer option even if you come across an option that is tempting and seems correct. We know that oftentimes in nursing it&#8217;s less of a matter of right and wrong and more a matter of what&#8217;s best. So, you might find a good option, but then you could find an even better option, so read them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A really great technique is to eliminate any options that are just distinctly incorrect. Either cross that off with your pencil or eliminate that one in your head so you can forget about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t spend too long answering questions; about a minute to a minute and a half maximum per question is all you should need. If you\u2019re taking more than that, you run the risk of reading into the question or second guessing yourself: two kinds of traps that nursing students can get into that often alter their results to the negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid reading something into the question that isn\u2019t there. A lot of nursing students add in things that don&#8217;t actually exist in the question. Don\u2019t make the question more complicated than it is\u2014just answer what is being specifically asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, don&#8217;t change your answer. Research shows that if you change your answer you&#8217;re more likely to change a correct answer to an incorrect answer than the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_handle_multiple_choice\"><\/span>How do I handle multiple choice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the question type that you are probably most familiar with. You know that only one answer option is correct, so apply all those good question techniques to this one. This is a really great one to practice coming up with the answer in your head first since there is only one correct answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/86.png\" alt=\"How do I handle multiple choice?\" class=\"wp-image-664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/86.png 841w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/86.png?resize=300,165 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/86.png?resize=768,423 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_handle_multiple_select\"><\/span>How do I handle multiple select?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good way to approach this question is to decide if each option is true or false. You might reword each answer selection in your head; for example, \u201cDoes 20 20 vision correlate with acute closed angle glaucoma? True or false?\u201d Answer it then move down and do the same thing with your next option. Each of those options can be considered independently of each other and that can help you break down the question into more manageable pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_your_advice_for_fill-in-the-blank_questions\"><\/span>What\u2019s your advice for fill-in-the-blank questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill-in-the-blank questions involve a calculation, oftentimes a dosage calculation. Be sure that you&#8217;re reading the instructions very carefully because they will provide you with details you need, especially rounding rules. For the NCLEX, all rounding is going to be done at the very end of the equation, so don&#8217;t do rounding in steps. Make sure you note the unit of measurement that the question is asking for. Finally, once you get your answer, ask yourself if it makes logical sense. For example, if the answer you come up with is to administer 20 tablets of a medication in one dose, that&#8217;s likely not the correct answer since there&#8217;s pretty rare circumstances when we would ever administer 20 tablets of a single dose of the medication. That is a good clue that you need to go back and double-check your calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_cloze_and_how_do_I_tackle_it\"><\/span>What is a cloze and how do I tackle it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a cloze, something has intentionally been omitted, and it&#8217;s the test taker&#8217;s responsibility to complete it. In this question, you might have to add words or phrases to a sentence or table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider each of your options individually\u00a0<strong><em>and\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>collectively because sometimes how you answer the first part will dictate what the rest of the question is asking. Make your choices and then reread your sentence or look at your table as a whole to make sure it is accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87.png\" alt=\"What is a cloze and how do I tackle it?\" class=\"wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87.png 845w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87.png?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/87.png?resize=768,426 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_advice_do_you_have_for_hot_spot_questions\"><\/span>What advice do you have for hot spot questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a hot spot, you&#8217;re going to interact with the image on the screen. This is another question type where you should carefully read the directions because they might change from one question to the next. You might be presented with an electronic health record to click on and fill in information or perhaps a body where you\u2019d be instructed to indicate the location of an apical pulse. If you happen to misclick you can change your answer. These questions are detail oriented, so focus on what is being asked. Always consider the position of a body\u2014for example anterior or posterior, left or right side\u2014because these details might alter your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/88.png\" alt=\"What advice do you have for hot spot questions?\" class=\"wp-image-666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/88.png 843w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/88.png?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/88.png?resize=768,426 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_about_those_ordered_response_questions\"><\/span>How about those ordered response questions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an ordered response question, you&#8217;re going to place items in order using radio buttons. These questions ask you about the ways nurses prioritize; remember that ordering is simply another word for prioritizing. Once you\u2019ve put everything in order, re-read all your options in the order you select it, and ask yourself if anything appears out of order. If it reads through logically from start to finish, you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_me_about_drag_and_drop_questions\"><\/span>Tell me about drag and drop questions.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag and drop items can vary from question to question and how they function. There\u2019s not a hard and fast rule for these\u2014just be sure to read the specific instructions for each question. Don\u2019t assume that one drag and drop has the same instructions as a previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_but_not_least_How_should_I_approach_a_matrix_question\"><\/span>Last but not least: How should I approach a matrix question?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A matrix item will ask you to categorize options, so you can approach these with a similar strategy to a multiple select question. Choose each solution that applies and remember to consider each option independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/89.png\" alt=\"Last but not least: How should I approach a matrix question?\" class=\"wp-image-667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/89.png 844w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/89.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/89.png?resize=768,432 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_resources_should_I_use_to_study_for_the_NCLEX\"><\/span>What resources should I use to study for the NCLEX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is a great question! The National Council State Boards of Nursing website provides an NCLEX test plan which is a great place to start. Plan out your study sessions leading up to the exam date. The test plan provides more information about the client needs categories and how you can prepare for the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, take practice exams. The more practice you have with these different question types, the greater comfort you&#8217;ll feel. Read the question directions, and practice picking out the bolded sections that help you know how to answer the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span>About the Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/profile\/liz-lucas\">Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;has been an RN since 2008 and has an Ed.D. with Emphasis in Nursing and Health Professions Education. Liz\u2019s clinical background is in oncology, and she later transitioned into nursing academia where she taught in a pre-licensure nursing program for several years. Liz feels passionate about building a strong nursing workforce through increasing education accessibility and believes in the role of technology in that pursuit. At Osmosis, Liz manages the nursing assessment and scripting teams. 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We also have NCLEX and Next Gen NCLEX style practice questions created by nurses to help students.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/09\/27\/new-study-smarter-with-the-updated-osmosis-nursing-quiz-builder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use our quiz builder<\/a><\/strong><\/em><em><strong>&nbsp;with the useful highlight function.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/do?source_cta=navbar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/53.png?w=700\" alt=\"Osmosis sign up ad\" class=\"wp-image-458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/53.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/53.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCLEX-RN\u00ae and NCLEX-PN\u00ae are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc (NCSBN\u00ae). 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