NCLEX-RN VERIFIEDEXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
REVIEW GRADED A+2025.
,1. When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what
should you remember or use and what is the exception? ANS>> Use the ABC rule ANS>>
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.
2. How should you address questions related to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
ANS>> -
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.
3. 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. ANS>> Assessment question address
the gathering and verification of data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to ANS>> interpret data, collect additional information, identify and communicate nursin
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 communi-
cating and documenting findings.
4. What are the normal ranges for H&H? What are the nursing implications ANS>>
He-
moglobin - 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
, 5. 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? ANS>> Both genders 5000-10000
Newborn 9000-30000
Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased values.
Drug therapy can decrease values.
24-28 hr postpartum ANS>> a count as high as 25000 is normal
6. What are the normal ranges for RBC?
What can increase levels
What happens to levels during pregnancy? ANS>> Males ANS>> 4.7-6.1
million Female ANS>> 4.2-5.4 million
Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase levels
pregnancy usually lower values
drug therapy can alter values
REVIEW GRADED A+2025.
,1. When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what
should you remember or use and what is the exception? ANS>> Use the ABC rule ANS>>
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.
2. How should you address questions related to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
ANS>> -
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.
3. 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. ANS>> Assessment question address
the gathering and verification of data.
Analysis questions require the nurse to ANS>> interpret data, collect additional information, identify and communicate nursin
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 communi-
cating and documenting findings.
4. What are the normal ranges for H&H? What are the nursing implications ANS>>
He-
moglobin - 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
, 5. 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? ANS>> Both genders 5000-10000
Newborn 9000-30000
Anesthetics, stress, exercise, and convulsions can increased values.
Drug therapy can decrease values.
24-28 hr postpartum ANS>> a count as high as 25000 is normal
6. What are the normal ranges for RBC?
What can increase levels
What happens to levels during pregnancy? ANS>> Males ANS>> 4.7-6.1
million Female ANS>> 4.2-5.4 million
Exercise and high altitudes can cause an increase levels
pregnancy usually lower values
drug therapy can alter values
