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NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN
NCLEX BrainTrainer QBank
The NCLEX BrainTrainer QBank assists NCLEX Test to develop their clinical judgment by learning the simplified nursing concepts developed by Direct Access Learning NCLEX Experts George Montaus MSN/Ed, RN, and Walter Donato BSN, RN, with emphasis on the three pillars to a successful passing of the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN:
Pattern Recognition
Prioritization Logic
Cognitive Stamina
The Result: You stop guessing and start thinking like a nurse who can safely manage a full patient load.
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Category: Maternity
During the first stage of labor, a client's cervix is 5 cm dilated and contractions are strong and regular. The client states, 'I can't do this anymore.' Which nursing response is most appropriate?
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Category: Medical-Surgical - Respiratory Disorders
The nurse is educating a patient with newly diagnosed tuberculosis. Which statement indicates the patient understands the management?
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A newborn screening test shows a positive result for phenylketonuria (PKU). What dietary modification should the nurse anticipate for this infant?
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Category: Pediatrics
The nurse is caring for an infant suspected of having pyloric stenosis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to observe?
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Category: Infection Control
A nurse is preparing to care for a client with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is most appropriate?
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Category: Mental Health
A client experiencing an acute panic attack reports feeling dizzy and short of breath. What is the priority nursing action?
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Category: Medical-Surgical - Endocrine Disorders
Following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for Cushing's syndrome, a nurse observes clear fluid draining from the patient's nose. What is the nurse's priority action?
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A client with an opioid use disorder is prescribed methadone. The nurse understands that methadone is used for which purpose?
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A child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is admitted to the hospital. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?
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A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder in a manic phase is pacing rapidly and speaking loudly. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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A nurse is caring for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
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What is the most appropriate action for a nurse to take when a patient's oxygen saturation drops to 88% on room air?
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A nurse is working with a client who uses sarcasm and humor to avoid discussing their feelings. The nurse identifies this as which type of defense mechanism?
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Which finding would indicate a positive response to bronchodilator therapy in a patient with asthma?
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Category: Nursing Management
What is the most effective communication strategy for an RN to use when reporting a patient's deteriorating condition to a physician?
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