Mock NCLEX exam Frequently Asked Questions
I have a question about #74. I understand why the first choice is wrong, the second choice
has nothing to do with BP, but the third (which was given as the correct answer) says to
change the position to side-lying. Isn't one of the first things we are supposed to do is to
have the patient lay on their left side if they are hypertensive in order to decrease the BP?
If their BP is already low, then I don't want it to drop more...HELP!!!
If you put the patient on her left side then this will increase the blood flow to the placenta and
thus the baby... since the BP dropped... the CO output dropped and this would mean that the baby
would not be getting the blood that the baby needs.
I understand that you have to get more right than wrong...but there has to been a % more
right than wrong.. If I take 75 ?'s and I get 45 right does that mean that the computer
should shut off? There has to be a point when the computer says that it is more right than
wrong??? My first time doing the MOCK NCLEX I got 91/125 that is obviously more right
than wrong but is not that great. So how would you say that 91/125 is? THANK YOU!
I know you want to have a % BUT the NCLEX is not graded with a %.. . .you have to get more
right than wrong...Again...Well... if you take 75 questions...and remember you will only be
"graded" on 60 of those b/c 15 (if you are taking the RN test) are pre-test questions that dont
count for or against you and you dont know which questions they are....you would have to get
more right out of those 60 than wrong... so yes....getting 45 out of the 60 that you are graded on
should pass you on the test...but remember you have to take the min of 75 questions....so dont
think just b/c you took 60 questions you are done. . .the computer will shut off when you have
completed the test or time has run out on you.
how am I suppost to study or choose the right answer for drug questions like adverse
reactions?
Remember...you are not trying to get them all right. This is also a low level question, which
means there is nothing in the stem of the question to help you. Unfortunately, you just have to
make the best educated guess you can.
Question 42 asks us to facilitate interaction between these two clients. Wouldn't going to a
unit activity (#3) just distract them from this outcome? Putting a puzzle together (#4)
with the clients allows the nurse to facilitate conversation and interaction between the 2 in
a non-threatening manner. Thx.
42. The nurse is assigned to a room with two clients. Both clients are diagnosed with depression
and spend most of their time in their room, but do not talk to each other while there. The
nursing action that would be most effective in facilitating interaction between these two clients
is to: 1. Suggest that they watch television together in their room. 2. Explore with each other
their reluctance to engage in conversation. 3. Take them to a unit activity together. 4. Put a
puzzle together with them in their room. Two depressed clients trying to get them to interact
with
, each other #l….you can watch television and never say a word #2…..”Explore” sounds so
therapeutic…….Why don’t ya’ll want to talk to each other?. . .I don’t know, I’m
depressed
#4….Again, we are doing something that doesn’t require conversation #3…Get them to doing
something active. Activity makes people talk!
hei, in reference to question 81, about the CABG post-op who is emotionally drained, your
rationale was based on suicidal thinking that's why answer 4 was right. However, if you
analyze the question critically, it does not show any indication of suicidal feelings from the
patient, so why that answer
Your hints in the question: Recovery has been very difficult and emotionally draining. and.. .the
client reveals it may be better for everyone if she doesn’t go home at this time. So it then asks
for the priority.. killer answer assume the worst
question 99: Okay, I get that we don't eat crickets in the US but wouldn't depending on
prayer ALONE to handle a schizophrenic "problem" be more of a concern in non
compliance to his medication regimen than eating crickets that won't really hurt him?
99. The nurse is discussing discharge plans with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which
statement by the patient requires immediate attention by the nurse? 1. “Crickets will be great
for increasing my fiber.” 2. “I still hear voices on a regular basis.” 3. “Prayer alone can cure my
problem.” 4. “I’m worried about being cold this winter.” Answer: #l…This patient is telling
you they are going to eat crickets….You need to stop right now and say What? I KNOW what
some of you are thinking… Some people eat crickets. NOT as a rule…This is not a common
occurrence #2. They are schizophrenic they are going to hear voices. They won’t ever be cured.
We can only hope to decrease the symptoms #3. There is nothing wrong with prayer…. some of
you were scared they weren’t going to take their medicine, so talk to them about it but there is
something more immediate and BOLD #4. Not life threatening…there’s something more bold
I am not sure what kind of score or rating I need to know I will pass Nclex. Is there a
particular score or rate? Thank you
No, you are just trying to get more right than wrong. The NCLEX is not graded as the test were
in nursing school. There is no percentage you need to get right or wrong to pass.
for question 114,wouldn't a decreased BP indicate bleeding?
You dont know their baseline BP... also since bleeding is the #1 complication post heart cath...
and I see blood... I assume the worst... this patient is obviously bleeding.. .and this could kill
them
Where are the questions for the mock exam and can they be printed out.
The are located under 5th day bonus material listed as HURST REVIEW Mock NCLEX Exam
I have a question about #74. I understand why the first choice is wrong, the second choice
has nothing to do with BP, but the third (which was given as the correct answer) says to
change the position to side-lying. Isn't one of the first things we are supposed to do is to
have the patient lay on their left side if they are hypertensive in order to decrease the BP?
If their BP is already low, then I don't want it to drop more...HELP!!!
If you put the patient on her left side then this will increase the blood flow to the placenta and
thus the baby... since the BP dropped... the CO output dropped and this would mean that the baby
would not be getting the blood that the baby needs.
I understand that you have to get more right than wrong...but there has to been a % more
right than wrong.. If I take 75 ?'s and I get 45 right does that mean that the computer
should shut off? There has to be a point when the computer says that it is more right than
wrong??? My first time doing the MOCK NCLEX I got 91/125 that is obviously more right
than wrong but is not that great. So how would you say that 91/125 is? THANK YOU!
I know you want to have a % BUT the NCLEX is not graded with a %.. . .you have to get more
right than wrong...Again...Well... if you take 75 questions...and remember you will only be
"graded" on 60 of those b/c 15 (if you are taking the RN test) are pre-test questions that dont
count for or against you and you dont know which questions they are....you would have to get
more right out of those 60 than wrong... so yes....getting 45 out of the 60 that you are graded on
should pass you on the test...but remember you have to take the min of 75 questions....so dont
think just b/c you took 60 questions you are done. . .the computer will shut off when you have
completed the test or time has run out on you.
how am I suppost to study or choose the right answer for drug questions like adverse
reactions?
Remember...you are not trying to get them all right. This is also a low level question, which
means there is nothing in the stem of the question to help you. Unfortunately, you just have to
make the best educated guess you can.
Question 42 asks us to facilitate interaction between these two clients. Wouldn't going to a
unit activity (#3) just distract them from this outcome? Putting a puzzle together (#4)
with the clients allows the nurse to facilitate conversation and interaction between the 2 in
a non-threatening manner. Thx.
42. The nurse is assigned to a room with two clients. Both clients are diagnosed with depression
and spend most of their time in their room, but do not talk to each other while there. The
nursing action that would be most effective in facilitating interaction between these two clients
is to: 1. Suggest that they watch television together in their room. 2. Explore with each other
their reluctance to engage in conversation. 3. Take them to a unit activity together. 4. Put a
puzzle together with them in their room. Two depressed clients trying to get them to interact
with
, each other #l….you can watch television and never say a word #2…..”Explore” sounds so
therapeutic…….Why don’t ya’ll want to talk to each other?. . .I don’t know, I’m
depressed
#4….Again, we are doing something that doesn’t require conversation #3…Get them to doing
something active. Activity makes people talk!
hei, in reference to question 81, about the CABG post-op who is emotionally drained, your
rationale was based on suicidal thinking that's why answer 4 was right. However, if you
analyze the question critically, it does not show any indication of suicidal feelings from the
patient, so why that answer
Your hints in the question: Recovery has been very difficult and emotionally draining. and.. .the
client reveals it may be better for everyone if she doesn’t go home at this time. So it then asks
for the priority.. killer answer assume the worst
question 99: Okay, I get that we don't eat crickets in the US but wouldn't depending on
prayer ALONE to handle a schizophrenic "problem" be more of a concern in non
compliance to his medication regimen than eating crickets that won't really hurt him?
99. The nurse is discussing discharge plans with a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which
statement by the patient requires immediate attention by the nurse? 1. “Crickets will be great
for increasing my fiber.” 2. “I still hear voices on a regular basis.” 3. “Prayer alone can cure my
problem.” 4. “I’m worried about being cold this winter.” Answer: #l…This patient is telling
you they are going to eat crickets….You need to stop right now and say What? I KNOW what
some of you are thinking… Some people eat crickets. NOT as a rule…This is not a common
occurrence #2. They are schizophrenic they are going to hear voices. They won’t ever be cured.
We can only hope to decrease the symptoms #3. There is nothing wrong with prayer…. some of
you were scared they weren’t going to take their medicine, so talk to them about it but there is
something more immediate and BOLD #4. Not life threatening…there’s something more bold
I am not sure what kind of score or rating I need to know I will pass Nclex. Is there a
particular score or rate? Thank you
No, you are just trying to get more right than wrong. The NCLEX is not graded as the test were
in nursing school. There is no percentage you need to get right or wrong to pass.
for question 114,wouldn't a decreased BP indicate bleeding?
You dont know their baseline BP... also since bleeding is the #1 complication post heart cath...
and I see blood... I assume the worst... this patient is obviously bleeding.. .and this could kill
them
Where are the questions for the mock exam and can they be printed out.
The are located under 5th day bonus material listed as HURST REVIEW Mock NCLEX Exam
