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Breaking down the NCLEX questions A question consists of the stem (part that asks the question), the case (patient’s condition or the scenario), the answer, and distractors (choices that look correct but are actually wrong). It is easier to analyze once you have identified the different parts of the question. 1. Look for keywords No matter how a long a question is, there is that one word or phrase that bears the most weight. Key words may relate to the client, the actual problem, and to specific aspects of the problem. 2. Repeated words The same words may appear in the NCLEX question and in the correct answer. It may be the same word or a synonym of the word. 3. Opposite answers If two choices have opposites, like increased heart rate or decreased heart rate, one of the two choices is usually the correct answer. 4. The Odd answer The one answer that is different from the rest is apt to be the correct answer. 5. Umbrella principle If all answers seem to be correct and applicable, choose the one that includes all the choices in it. One answer is better than all the others because it includes them. 6. Eliminate obvious answers In NCLEX questions asking for a single answer, some choices are obvious to be incorrect. You should be able to identify some of these incorrect responses if they are/have: the same idea- eliminate choices that have the same concept or idea. these choices are just reworded but if you analyze them carefully, they are actually one and the same absolute answers- choices containing the words all, never, always and the like are very likely to be incorrect. unrelated to the question- if the question asks for interventions and the action in the choice is an assessment, it is obviously incorrect. After eliminating the obvious incorrect answers, analyze the remaining choices and select the option that best answers the stem. 7. Prioritize based on patient’s needs Questions containing the words initial, first, priority- is asking for your prioritizing skills. The choices are usually all correct but only one should be done first. When prioritizing, you should always remember the following: ABC’s- use ABC’s (airway, breathing and circulation). Patients with airway problems or interventions to provide airway management are top priority. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs- remember the hierarchy and from there you will know that physiologic needs come first before safety and security and so on and so forth. This is typically used in patients with multiple problems to be addressed. Nursing process- Assessment should always be done before planning anything or instituting interventions. Unless the question already has subjective and objective data about the patient, assessment is at the top of the list Patient first before equipment- if a patient is attached to an equipment and sudden removal of the equipment causes problems, primary assessment and interventions should be directed to the patient and not to the equipment.

As you saw my post previously....I did not do good on Kaplan tests. First time around I was so focused and stressing about passing my kaplan test with high scores, but hey real nclex is way different. I took the nclex twice and their questions are a lot harder. I loved PDA, PREP-U and nclex 4000 questions because they were so similar to real nclex. Please do not focus too much on the scores, try to mainly "understand" what the answer is the right answer. One thing I don't like about kaplan is their "rationales" are not clear cut. They do not give full explanation; while if you try Prep-U and nclex 4000 they do an excellent job on explaining the right and the wrong answers. This is just my opinion (from my experience). Good luck future RN :-)

Yes you can immediately find that out.

CA does not have quick-results available but they are pretty fast at posting your results on nursys.com website.

Good pop-up is 99.99% accurate :-) As long as pearson vue is not letting you to pay $200 to re-register that means you passed. Congratulations RN :-)

Alright ladies I took my test on September 10th and this morning at 8am, I checked the BON and I saw my name and the license number there :-) Omg I cannot believe I am a registered nurse now. This was my second attempt. The first time I failed with 75questions, but the second time I passed with 265 questions. I kind of knew I had passed b/c the test was horribly difficult compared to the first time I took. Congratulations for those of you who passed and for the rest who are still working on it, I'll say just one thing: "NEVER GIVE UP!" God bless all of you for all your support :-)

Thank you for the reply. Do you know when we will receive a letter from BON? I want to see a fact so I can believe it lol

I took my exam yesterday and I have been getting "good-pop-up" so far but I would like to know how long have you waited to receive your passing letter?. Here in CA there is no quick-result option, and I am so inpatient to wait until I get the conformation letter. I hope the pearson vue trick is really true!

I am taking my test in September for the 2nd attempt. If you want we can skype and teach each other couple of times a week.

Does anyone would like a study buddy? I am going to take my second attempt in September.

Do you want to study together rosemaryahamor? I need a study buddy.

It doesn't matter to me that you live at Minnesota. I am open to skype studying. If you would like to skype, we can start this week. I am using similar resources that you are using, except I have couple extra resources. I am open to share my own notes. Send me a PM and we can discuss the rest :-)

I am from CA looking for a study buddy. Second time taker.

I know this is too much i am asking, but is there anyone who ca share their Hurst website with me? I am going to take my 2nd attempt in August and I just cannot afford Hurst so I thought maybe someone out there can help me with that. I really appreciate your help :-)

Anybody would like a study buddy? Send me a PM.

Hello everyone, I am still looking for a study buddy. I am from Lancaster, CA. I am going to retake my second one in September. I can skype. If you live close, we can meet at the local public library. I am using Kaplan coursebook, and Saunder's for now. Next month i am planing to do 200 questions a day, but for now i am more focused on the content portion. It's so sad that so many people reply to my posts, but none of them are serious about group studying. What's wrong with you people? Either don't reply or reply if you are serious about your education! Thank you.

Hello eelise11...thank you :-)

I am studying for RN-NCLEX :-)

Anyone wants to study with me? I m going to retake my second attempt in September. We are here to help one another. We all will pass, it's just matter of time. I live in Antelope Valley, CA. We can skype or study in person. Reply to this post or send me a private message in regards to this. Thank you :-)

Did you find a study buddy yet? I am down to study with someone either in person or skype. I live in Lancaster, CA.

Since you are sure that you know content well, you should maybe practice doing questions. I took mine and did not pass the first time and now I am preparing myself for the second attempt. Group studying I think is a good idea, maybe you should work with other students. If you want, we can skype and help one another to tackle this test. Send me a PM and let me know what you think. We will pass this test, believe in yourself that you can do this! ;-)

Anyone wants a study buddy? I need to take my second attempt in August. Let me know please.

I am looking for a study buddy as well. I am from CA. I wasn't successful in my 1st attempt. Anybody from Antelope Valley area? I would like to do in person studying or skype.

I don't know much about prep-U because I just bought the 2-year course online. I used NCSBN 5 weeks course and it was great for its price. I did not use their content b/c it was very overwhelming, but I did use their questions. They are similar to NCLEX, but I think Kaplan questions are way closer to NCLEX, but again I cannot say much b/c I did not pass on my first try. I am preparing myself for the 2nd attempt in August. Good luck :-)

Can you please forward me the link? I am studying for my attempt too. Thank you!