Nursing School Practice Test
Updated October 2026Nursing School Practice Test Questions
Prepare for the Nursing School exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
What changed for Nursing School in 2026
- 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan (effective April 1, 2026) emphasizes clinical judgment through case studies with partial-credit scoring. (source)
- Registration fee: $200 USD through January 31, 2027; increases to $350 starting February 1, 2027. (source)
- Test format: 85–150 adaptive questions answered in one 5-hour sitting with all breaks included. (source)
- Candidates register through their state nursing regulatory board (no national test date calendar). Authorization to Test (ATT) valid approximately 90 days. (source)
Last verified: 2026-10-14 against NCSBN.
- Questions: 85–150 questions (adaptive format).
- Time: 5 hours (includes all breaks).
- Cost: $200 USD through January 31, 2027.
- Passing standard: 0.00 logits (pass or fail; no numerical score reported).
- Format: Case studies with unfolding clinical scenarios; partial credit for clinical judgment items.
- Registration: Through your state nursing regulatory board; check your state's specific requirements and deadlines.
Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Sample Nursing School Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free Nursing School practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
Which nursing intervention is the highest priority for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?
- A. Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IV
- B. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
- C. Administer epinephrine and maintain airway
- D. Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
Answer: C. Administer epinephrine and maintain airway
Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis and maintaining airway patency is the priority because airway compromise can be life-threatening.
A patient's urine output over 8 hours is 200 mL. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
- A. Normal output for an 8-hour period
- B. Slightly above average but acceptable
- C. Oliguria — below the expected minimum output
- D. Anuria — no urine is being produced
Answer: C. Oliguria — below the expected minimum output
Normal urine output is approximately 30 mL/hr; 200 mL over 8 hours (25 mL/hr) is below the minimum threshold and indicates oliguria.
A nurse applies standard precautions. Which patient condition requires droplet precautions in addition to standard precautions?
- A. Influenza
- B. Tuberculosis
- C. C. difficile infection
- D. MRSA wound infection
Answer: A. Influenza
Influenza is transmitted via respiratory droplets and therefore requires droplet precautions in addition to standard precautions.
Which action best demonstrates respect for a patient's autonomy?
- A. Administering medication without explaining side effects
- B. Allowing the patient to refuse treatment after being informed of the risks
- C. Deciding the best treatment plan on behalf of the patient
- D. Encouraging family members to make all care decisions
Answer: B. Allowing the patient to refuse treatment after being informed of the risks
Patient autonomy means the right to make informed decisions about their own care, including the right to refuse treatment.
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