What is the purpose of the NCLEX It is the licensure examination that nursing school
exam? graduates in the US and Canada must take to receive
their license.
What are the two types of NCLEX NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN.
exams?
How many minimum questions are on 85 questions.
the NCLEX exam?
What is the maximum number of 150 questions.
questions allowed on the NCLEX
exam?
What is the time limit for the NCLEX 5 hours.
exam?
When can you take breaks during the You can take two optional breaks: the first at 2 hours
NCLEX exam? and the second at 3.5 hours.
What should you bring on the day of the An acceptable ID and your ATT email.
NCLEX exam?
How long should you study for the Aim to study for 4 to 6 weeks.
NCLEX exam?
What is a recommended study strategy Complete as many practice questions as possible and
for the NCLEX? read all answer rationales.
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What is the normal range for WBCs in a 4,500 - 11,000 /µL.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
What is the normal range for RBCs in a 4.5 - 5.5 x 10^6 /µL.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
What is the normal range for 12 - 16 g/dL.
Hemoglobin (Hgb) in females?
What is the normal range for 13 - 18 g/dL.
Hemoglobin (Hgb) in males?
What is the therapeutic range for 0.5 - 2.0 ng/mL (greater than 2 is toxic).
Digoxin?
What is the normal range for Sodium? 135 - 145 mEq/L.
What is the normal range for 3.5 - 5 mEq/L.
Potassium?
What is the normal range for Calcium? 9 - 11 mg/dL.
What is the normal range for Blood Systolic 120 mmHg and Diastolic 80 mmHg.
Pressure (BP)?
What is the normal heart rate range for 60 - 100 bpm.
adults?
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