NCLEX-RN Exam Review Questions and
Answers Latest Versions 2025
When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order
of priority what should you remember or use and what is the
exception?
Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The
exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also
remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in
distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should
do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do
something.
How should you address questions related to Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs
Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and security
needs, love and belonging needs, self esteem needs and finally
self actualization needs. *When a physiological need is not
addressed in the question, look for the option that addresses
safety.
If a question is related to the nursing process, read the
question to determine the step of the nursing process. What
are the steps in the nursing process and what kind of
question might be related to that step.
Assessment question address the gathering and verification of
data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data, collect
additional information, identify and communicate nursing
diagnoses and determine the health team's ability to meet the pts
needs.
Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and
,modifying outcomes of care.
Implementation questions reflect the management and
organization of care and the assignment and delegation of tasks.
Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes of
care with the expected outcomes and on communicating and
documenting findings.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What are the nursing
implications
Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24
High altitude living increases value, slight decrease during
pregnancy. Drug therapy can alter values.
Hematocrit - Male 42-52 Female 37-47 Newborn 44-64
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the
tourniquet can alter values. Abnormalities in RBC size may alter
Hct values
What are the normal ranges for WBC?
What can increase values?
What can decrease values?
How long does the postpartum period of pregnancy affect
normal ranges? What range is normal during the postpartum
period?
Both genders 5000-10000 Newborn 9000-30000
Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased
values.
Drug therapy can decrease values.
, 24-28 hr postpartum: a count as high as 25000 is normal
What are the normal ranges for RBC?
What can increase levels
What happens to levels during pregnancy?
Males: 4.7-6.1 million
Female: 4.2-5.4 million
Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase levels
pregnancy usually lower values
drug therapy can alter values
Never draw a specimen from an arm with an infusing IV.
What are the normal ranges for PLATELETS?
What may increase values?
What may decrease values?
What drugs decrease values?
Both Genders: 150000-400000
Living at high altitudes, exercising strenuously or taking oral
contraceptives may increase values
decreased values may be caused by hemorrhage, DIC, reduced
production of platelets, infections, use of prosthetic heart valves,
and drugs.
Drugs that decrease platelets: acetaminophen, aspirin,
chemotherapy, H2 blockers, INH, Levaquin, streptomycin,
sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics.
What are the normal ranges for K+? What should you keep in
mind when getting a specimen?
3.5-5 is normal range for potassium
Exercise of the forearm with tourniquet in place may cause an
increased level. Hemolysis of specimen can result in a falsely
elevated value
Answers Latest Versions 2025
When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order
of priority what should you remember or use and what is the
exception?
Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The
exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-A-B for CPR. Also
remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in
distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should
do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do
something.
How should you address questions related to Maslow's
Hierarchy of Needs
Address physiological needs first, followed by safety and security
needs, love and belonging needs, self esteem needs and finally
self actualization needs. *When a physiological need is not
addressed in the question, look for the option that addresses
safety.
If a question is related to the nursing process, read the
question to determine the step of the nursing process. What
are the steps in the nursing process and what kind of
question might be related to that step.
Assessment question address the gathering and verification of
data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to: interpret data, collect
additional information, identify and communicate nursing
diagnoses and determine the health team's ability to meet the pts
needs.
Planning questions ask about determining, prioritizing, and
,modifying outcomes of care.
Implementation questions reflect the management and
organization of care and the assignment and delegation of tasks.
Be prepared for questions on client teaching.
Evaluation questions focus on comparing the actual outcomes of
care with the expected outcomes and on communicating and
documenting findings.
What are the normal ranges for H&H? What are the nursing
implications
Hemoglobin - Male 14-18 Female 12-16 Newborn 14-24
High altitude living increases value, slight decrease during
pregnancy. Drug therapy can alter values.
Hematocrit - Male 42-52 Female 37-47 Newborn 44-64
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to the
tourniquet can alter values. Abnormalities in RBC size may alter
Hct values
What are the normal ranges for WBC?
What can increase values?
What can decrease values?
How long does the postpartum period of pregnancy affect
normal ranges? What range is normal during the postpartum
period?
Both genders 5000-10000 Newborn 9000-30000
Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased
values.
Drug therapy can decrease values.
, 24-28 hr postpartum: a count as high as 25000 is normal
What are the normal ranges for RBC?
What can increase levels
What happens to levels during pregnancy?
Males: 4.7-6.1 million
Female: 4.2-5.4 million
Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase levels
pregnancy usually lower values
drug therapy can alter values
Never draw a specimen from an arm with an infusing IV.
What are the normal ranges for PLATELETS?
What may increase values?
What may decrease values?
What drugs decrease values?
Both Genders: 150000-400000
Living at high altitudes, exercising strenuously or taking oral
contraceptives may increase values
decreased values may be caused by hemorrhage, DIC, reduced
production of platelets, infections, use of prosthetic heart valves,
and drugs.
Drugs that decrease platelets: acetaminophen, aspirin,
chemotherapy, H2 blockers, INH, Levaquin, streptomycin,
sulfonamides, thiazide diuretics.
What are the normal ranges for K+? What should you keep in
mind when getting a specimen?
3.5-5 is normal range for potassium
Exercise of the forearm with tourniquet in place may cause an
increased level. Hemolysis of specimen can result in a falsely
elevated value
