●NCLEX-RN Study Guide for 2nd & 3rd Year
Nursing Students – High-Yield Notes
NCLEX-RN Preparation Notes
High-Yield Nursing Content for College Students
By:]ASHISH KAUSHIK.
---NCLEX Overview & Test Strategy
Structure: 75–145 questions, CAT format
Time: 5 hours max
Question Types: Multiple-choice, SATA, prioritization, hot spot, drag-and-drop
Test-taking tips:
Read the last line of the question first
Eliminate clearly wrong answers
Always assess before acting
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Maslow’s Hierarchy & Prioritization
Maslow:
1. Physiological (ABC: Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
2. Safety
3. Love/belonging
4. Esteem
, 5. Self-actualization
Example:
Who do you see first?
A. Pain 9/10
B. Chest pain and SOB
→ Answer: B (Airway/Breathing)
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Safety & Infection Control
Standard Precautions: Gloves for all patient contact
Airborne: N95 + negative pressure (TB, Measles, Varicella)
Droplet: Mask (Flu, Mumps, Pertussis)
Contact: Gown & gloves (MRSA, C. diff)
Isolation Mnemonic: MTV = Measles, TB, Varicella (Airborne)
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Pharmacology – Must-Know Drug Classes
Drug Class Example Key Side Effects
ACE InhibitorsLisinopril Cough, hyperkalemia
Beta Blockers Metoprolol Bradycardia
Diuretics Furosemide Hypokalemia
Opioids Morphine Respiratory depression
Nursing Students – High-Yield Notes
NCLEX-RN Preparation Notes
High-Yield Nursing Content for College Students
By:]ASHISH KAUSHIK.
---NCLEX Overview & Test Strategy
Structure: 75–145 questions, CAT format
Time: 5 hours max
Question Types: Multiple-choice, SATA, prioritization, hot spot, drag-and-drop
Test-taking tips:
Read the last line of the question first
Eliminate clearly wrong answers
Always assess before acting
---
Maslow’s Hierarchy & Prioritization
Maslow:
1. Physiological (ABC: Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
2. Safety
3. Love/belonging
4. Esteem
, 5. Self-actualization
Example:
Who do you see first?
A. Pain 9/10
B. Chest pain and SOB
→ Answer: B (Airway/Breathing)
---
Safety & Infection Control
Standard Precautions: Gloves for all patient contact
Airborne: N95 + negative pressure (TB, Measles, Varicella)
Droplet: Mask (Flu, Mumps, Pertussis)
Contact: Gown & gloves (MRSA, C. diff)
Isolation Mnemonic: MTV = Measles, TB, Varicella (Airborne)
---
Pharmacology – Must-Know Drug Classes
Drug Class Example Key Side Effects
ACE InhibitorsLisinopril Cough, hyperkalemia
Beta Blockers Metoprolol Bradycardia
Diuretics Furosemide Hypokalemia
Opioids Morphine Respiratory depression
