Question 1

What is this NCLEX practice test?

Accepted Answer

This is a free 25-question NCLEX-style practice test covering pharmacology, cardiac, respiratory, mental health, maternal/newborn, pediatrics, fluids & electrolytes, infection control, neurological, and management of care. Each question includes a detailed rationale.

Question 2

Is this practice test the same as the real NCLEX?

Accepted Answer

This test is designed in NCLEX style — application and analysis questions requiring clinical judgment. It is not an official NCLEX exam. The real NCLEX uses adaptive testing (CAT) and may include NGN clinical judgment item types. This test is for practice and self-assessment only.

Question 3

What is a passing score on this practice test?

Accepted Answer

Scoring 19-22 (76-88%) indicates strong performance and near passing readiness. Scoring 23-25 (92-100%) is excellent. Scores below 18 suggest areas to focus on before your exam. Use the rationales to understand why each answer is correct.

Question 4

How many questions are on the real NCLEX?

Accepted Answer

The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN use computer adaptive testing (CAT). The minimum number of questions is 75 (NCLEX-RN) or 85 (NCLEX-PN) and the maximum is 145 (NCLEX-RN) or 150 (NCLEX-PN). The exam ends when the computer determines with 95% confidence whether you are above or below the passing standard.

Question 5

Does this test cover both NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The clinical areas and question types in this practice test apply to both NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. PassCord RN's full course also covers both exams.

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