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NCLEX-RN 2025–2026 COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS &
STEP-BY-STEP RATIONALES
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-
AB 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.
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*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
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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
4464
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to
the tourniquet can alter values. Abnormalities in
RBC size may alter Hct values
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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
NCLEX-RN 2025–2026 COMPLETE EXAM REVIEW |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS &
STEP-BY-STEP RATIONALES
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-
AB 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.
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*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
,3|Page
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
4464
Prolonged stasis from vasoconstriction secondary to
the tourniquet can alter values. Abnormalities in
RBC size may alter Hct values
, 4|Page
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
