NCLEX RN Examination stands for National Council Licensure

• NCLEX RN Examination stands for: National Council Licensure Examination. • You pass this exam to obtain a license to practice as a registered nurse. • The exam is a test of minimum competency, based on the knowledge and behaviors that are needed for entry level practice.

• Exam tests your knowledge, AND your ability to make competent nursing judgments. • In order to define entry level practice, they conduct a job analysis study every 3 years to determine what entry level nurses Informational website: https: //www. ncsbn. org do on the job.

Content experts who identify content and develop questions are practicing nurses who work with or supervise new graduates in the practice setting

Questions will ALL be Application or Analysis NO knowledge based questions!

https: //www. ncsbn. org/356. htm

• Computer Adaptive Test • Each test is interactively based on the accuracy of the candidates response to the questions. • This ensures that the questions you are answering are not “too hard” or “too easy” for your skill level. • Score is not based on # of questions answered correctly but on the standard of competency as established by the NCSBN

• Your first question will be relatively easy; that is, below the level of minimum competency. • If you answer that question correctly , the computer selects a slightly more difficult question. • If you answer incorrectly, the computer selects a slightly easier question. • In order to pass you must maintain correctly answering questions at or above the minimum competency.

+2 +1 0 -1 -2 1 2 3 4 5 6

The Exam Stops when one of the following occurs: Ø 75 questions have been answered and a minimum level of competency has been established Ø 75 questions have been answered and a lack of minimum has been answered Ø Candidate answered the maximum number of 265 questions Ø The candidate has been testing for SIX hours, regardless of # of questions answered

12345678 - Multiple choice Multiple Response (Select all that apply) Chart/Exhibit Drag and Drop Fill-in-the-blank calculations Hot Spots Audio Graphics Tutorial: www. pearsonvue. com/nclex/

Select all that apply questions… “You are correct that "Select All that Apply" questions will have at least two correct answers. However, NCSBN does not disclose the maximum amount of options that may be correct. It is up to the candidate to decide using their knowledge. ” -NCSBN 12

üApply the nursing process (ADPIE) üPrioritize client care üDetermine appropriate nursing responses üChoose interventions to provide safe nursing care

NCLEX Questions require critical thinking to determine the correct answer The questions are NOT based on: • FACT • RECALL • OR MEMORY-LEVEL QUESTIONS • Do NOT focus on making a medical diagnosis CRITICAL THINKING ØRequires analysis of client data ØUnderstanding of client’s condition or disease ØAbility to determine best action or nursing judgement to meet client’s needs

• • You cannot skip a question. You cannot return to a question. Answer each one – and move on. No partial credit is given for “ 2 nd best answer” As long as you are getting questions you’re still in the game.

: f f u t S r e h Ot Ø Ø You have 6 hours – use it…. . Most people finish in 2 – 2. 5 hours Only pertinent info is included Timer – hide it if it bugs you

RULES: See web site for complete set White board provided On-screen calculator No electronic devices or watches Prefer you take only your keys – best not to access locker during exam ü Get the attendants attention by raising your hand ü ü ü

NCLEX is testing if you have the knowledge to be a safe nurse. PRIORITY is a key factor in this… Start by dissecting your question- do you know what type of question it is? ØPriority ØPositive ØNegative ØSelect all that apply 19

NCLEX is testing if you have the knowledge to be a safe nurse. PRIORITY is a key factor in this… 1 - Pick the answer dealing with ABCs and/or Maslow Airway Breathing Circulation 20

NCLEX is testing if you have the knowledge to be a safe nurse. PRIORITY is a key factor in this… 2 - Pick the answering dealing with the patient Remember holistic patient care is the goal of nursing; NCLEX wants to see if you can recognize the patient as a priority. 21

NCLEX is testing if you have the knowledge to be a safe nurse. PRIORITY is a key factor in this… 3 - Pick the umbrella answer (all inclusive or more broad) 22

Example of a standard exam question: What color is the sky on a clear day? A. Green B. Pink C. Blue D. Yellow 23

Example of an NCLEX exam question: Sally has been outside all day playing in the sandbox. She looks up to the sky at 1400 and realizes there are no clouds; what color is the sky Sally is looking at? A. Grey B. White C. Blue D. Sunset 24

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? (vocabulary term) A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder B. Cellulitis C. Aspiration pneumonia D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder –chronic or on going B. Cellulitis –acute or short acting C. Aspiration pneumonia –acute or short acting D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Make sure you understand what the question is asking… A homeless client has been brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found unresponsive at the train station. The client is known to the ED staff as having schizophrenia disorder, and assessment reveals likely cellulitis on his right arm. He is febrile with wheezing lung sound, and the care team suspects he aspirated while unconscious. A sputum culture has been obtained and sent to the laboratory. Which of the following aspects of the client's medical condition would be considered a chronic condition? A. Schizophrenia Disorder –chronic or on going B. Cellulitis –acute or short acting C. Aspiration pneumonia –acute or short acting D. Being homeless

Taking NCLEX Style Questions There are often at least 2 correct answers Ø Choose the answer that includes the other answers or is all inclusive Ø Choose the answer that will kill the patient the fastest Ø Choose the answer that includes the patient as the main topic

Taking NCLEX Style Questions For Select all that apply questions: Ø Treat each answer as a separate True/False statement Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. C. D. E. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. C. D. E. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. C. D. E. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. C. D. E. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. C. D. E. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. C. D. E. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True –prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False- screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False –screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False –screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer False – tertiary is after diagnosis D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False –screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer False – tertiary is after diagnosis D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False –screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer False – tertiary is after diagnosis D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient False –rehab is tertiary E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False –screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer False – tertiary is after diagnosis D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient False –rehab is tertiary E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager

Taking NCLEX Style Questions Which of the following nursing interventions are examples of health promotion and preventive care on the primary level? Select all that apply A. B. A nurse counsels a teenager to stop smoking True- prevention of lung cancer A nurse conducts a fair for high blood pressure screening False –screening is secondary C. A nurse counsels a family of a patient diagnosed with lung cancer False – tertiary is after diagnosis D. A home health nurse arranges rehab services for a patient False –rehab is tertiary E. A nurse devices a low-calorie diet for an obese teenager True- Prevention of HBP, DM, high cholesterol…

1. Read question from beginning to end 2. Read question carefully before ever looking at or considering the options 3. Do not look for hidden meaning in the question or make the client sicker than he/she already is! 4. Focus on and evaluate all the options 5. Consider each option as True or False to narrow the field of choices 6. Look for words: Every, none, all, always, never and only—Options containing these words are frequently incorrect 7. Look for “umbrella” answers: Do they encompass all the other options?