NCLEX-PN · Practical/Vocational Nursing
NCLEX-PN Review & Practice
218 original NCLEX-PN-style practice questions and 8 unfolding case studies, organized by the Client Needs categories of the 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan and written for the licensed practical/vocational nurse role.
Review status: Draft. This NCLEX-PN content has not been reviewed by a licensed nursing professional. LPN/VN scope of practice varies by state, setting and facility policy; always follow your program, your state's nurse practice act and your facility's policies.
Safe and Effective Care Environment
- Coordinated CareWorking with the health care team, organizing care, and protecting client rights within the LPN/VN role.18–24% of the exam · 46 questions
- Safety and Infection Prevention and ControlPreventing injury and infection: precautions, PPE, falls, restraints, emergencies and safe equipment use.10–16% of the exam · 28 questions
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
- Basic Care and ComfortADLs, mobility, nutrition, elimination, hygiene, rest, pain and comfort measures, and palliative care.7–13% of the exam · 22 questions
- Pharmacological TherapiesSafe medication administration, dosage and IV flow calculations, adverse effects and monitoring response.10–16% of the exam · 28 questions
- Reduction of Risk PotentialVital signs, lab values, diagnostic tests, tubes and lines, and recognizing and reporting changes early.9–15% of the exam · 26 questions
- Physiological AdaptationAcute, chronic and life-threatening conditions: recognizing changes, taking action and escalating.7–13% of the exam · 22 questions
Understand the exam
Educational Use & Safety
Educational exam preparation only. Questions and case studies use fictional clients and teach general nursing concepts. They are not medical advice and do not determine care for an actual patient. Always follow current clinical guidance, provider orders, and your program's and facility's policies.
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