Complete Nclex Topic List

christvs, DNP, RN, NP · Jun 23, 2005

There was one disease I didnt know, Mernier's Disease...I answered it by looking at all of the choices...There were 3 answers that were similar so I chose the one that was not similar. I figured that those three couldnt be right because they all meant the same thing, so I just picked the other one... Apparently the average passing nurse gets 50% wrong, so they know you wont know all of the questions. It was really easy to answer a lot of questions once i knew all of the electrolytes...especially what the result was on the body...Also, I had to know what a patients legs would look like with peripheral arterial disease..It was a check all that apply question so I would go over that..Here are some other topics I had:
-Torch syndrome on a baby
-Thromboguard applications (in the morning, dont need them when asleep)
-Burn Patient (remember to think his airway is compromised)
-Addisons Disease, and Graves Disease
-laryngectomy
-toxoplasmosis: immunocompromised are at risk
-hepatitis B (dont let patient eat with same utensils)
-who is at most risk for Hep A: sanitation workers is the answer
-a daycare center prevents infection by: disposing of soiled clothes and putting them in a plastic bag is the answer
-a question on the most common side effect of Prozac: I put insomnia?
-Tuberculosis standard precaution questions: gown, mask, gloves
-Internal Pelvic radiation question
-Turners Syndrome
-Curlings Ulcer/Peptic Ulcer
-umbilical cord w/ 1 artery and 1 vein was the answer for: which one is abnormal
-Coumadin nutritional needs: Vitamin K maintenance with green leafy veggies
-Heparin: PTT
-know about uric acid stones; cholethiasis; strain urine, drink fluids: FIRST ASK ABOUT PAIN!-answer
-continuous bladder irrigation for BPH: study about the procedure, one question asked if there was an incission, know that they cant do heavy lifting because of risk for hemorrhage
-urine specfiic gravity: know when it increases and decreases
-know expected findings for acute renal failure
-one question asked if you could put a measles and mumps patient in the same room-i wasnt sure and I said no
-osteoporosis risk for those over 65: it asked who is at most risk and how to prevent it
-water seal chamber: should be continuously bubbling
-Myasthenia Gravis
-one question asked which is true: the answer was that with a miscarriage the products of conception may still be inside the woman
-Pernicious anemia: lack of B12 leads to RBC breakdown and poor development of the new RBCs; give B12 injections long term
-which of the following is a sign of true labor
-if a patient has right hemiparesis: obviously place items and approach the patietn from the left side! -thats the answer
-know the purpose of chelation therapy for lead poisoning
-one question of cystic fibrosis: can lead to GI problems related to pancreatic involvment: thats the answer (GI)
-know that after liver and lung surgery you place the patient on the side that was operated on: this is because the liver requires pressure to prevent hemorrhage and the lung that was removed is just empty space and needs to fill with fluid to heal correctly
-know that clonus: contraction of muscles that is irregular is often due to decreased calcium levels!
-i had one question on the opiod reversal drug: narcan
-know what anesthesia impairs parts of the body: i had a question that asked what will happen to the patient after a groin repair: he wouldnt be able to move his legs for a while was the answer
-one question on glomerulonephritis: which is a symptom of it: it is often caused by a recent strep infection
-thoracentesis: what is the risk; hypovolemia, pneumothroax
-know glaucoma and cataracts; they asked me both
-COPD: dont give too much Oxygen; they will lose their natural drive to breath
-phantom limb pain: know how to position a patient after leg amputation: first elevant stump on pillow, then elevate head of bed, then turn patient prone because it stretches out muscle and prevents contractures
-one question on tardive dyskinesia: tongue protrusion and facial movements
-treat with benadryl or cogentin
-Finally: know your nutrition needs with:
1. renal failure: know acute and then long term
2. chrons disease and ulcerative colitis
3. diabetes
4. kidney stones
i hope this helps, it is literally EVERY topic i had...I got my ATT very late on Friday the 16th and ended up taking the test on Sat the 17th at 8 am. so i cant exactly say i studied or was prepared...probably the reason why i got 265 questions..but i still passed...you will do fine if you know this stuff..even if you dont get the same questions they will ask these topics in a different way...erin

Holy smokes girl!!! I cannot believe you remembered such detail from your exam! Wow! I think you must have more knowledge in your brain than all my nursing books put together! :) Thank you sooooooooooo much for telling us all those areas to study! :)

k-kay · Jun 23, 2005

Holy smokes girl!!! I cannot believe you remembered such detail from your exam! Wow! I think you must have more knowledge in your brain than all my nursing books put together! :) Thank you sooooooooooo much for telling us all those areas to study! :)

I think everyone was tested on the same thing I took the NCLEX on the 16th and over half of this stuff was on my test. I actually had forgot until I read this. No wonder you passed you retain information very well!!!! I have a habit of suppressing traumatic events in my life. I guess the NCLEX was one of them!!

K Kay, RN

Grace_RN2005 · Jun 23, 2005

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amyrae76 · Jun 23, 2005

Oh my gosh, Erin, thank you SO MUCH for this post! I'm taking NCLEX tomorrow morning, so of course I'm freaking out right about now. This post was an excellent review. Now I'm going to go look up a couple of things you suggested and refresh my memory.

Thanks again!!

amy :)

Mommy2Maddy · Jun 23, 2005

Erin - Hey girl! How in the hell did you remember all that from your test. All I remember was like fours questions on SLE, which I didn't even look over. Your a SUPER star!

Brandi :)

futurern34 · Jan 28, 2012

Thank you so much!! I'm not taking nclex until March and going to definately look over all this stuff. Congrats!!

Brenda101 · Jan 29, 2012

Thank you for sharing I'm testing in March hoping all goes well..

Sun0408, ASN, RN · Jan 29, 2012

Im sure everyone is happy you are sharing but you could get in big ttrouble with your BON for this..This is from NCLEX webpage.

Examples of prohibited, irregular behavior include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cell/mobile/smart phones, pagers or other electronic devices may not be accessed at all during your examination appointment (including breaks).
To ensure a high level of security you will be monitored at all times. Both audio and video will be recorded.
You may not bring or access any educational, test preparation or study materials to the testing center at any time during your examination.
You may not seek help from any other party in answering items (in person, by phone, text or by email) during your examination (including breaks).
You may not disclose or discuss with anyone, including instructors, information about the items or answers seen in your examination (this includes posting or discussing questions on the Internet, social media websites).
You may not take the examination for somebody else.
You may not tamper with the computer or use it for any function other than taking the examination.
You may not engage in disruptive behavior at any time while in the test center.
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room and in some cases, not allowed in the testing center during your examination (including breaks). Personal items not allowed include, but are not limited to:

Sun0408, ASN, RN · Jan 29, 2012

I underlined and bold the important one.. And yes, they can get your BON involved for this and revoke your license.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jan 29, 2012

Closing this as the thread is over 7 years old and many things have changed