Understanding the exact breakdown of the NCLEX Registered Nurse test will help you know what to expect and how to most effectively prepare. The NCLEX Registered Nurse has multiple-choice questions The exam will be broken down into the sections below:
| NCLEX Registered Nurse Exam Blueprint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domain Name | % | Number of Questions |
| Safe and Effective Care Environment -Management of Care |
17-23% | 22 |
| -Safety and Infection Control | 9-15% | 12 |
| Heath Promotion and Maintenance | 6-12% | 8 |
| Psychosocial Integrity | 6-12% | 8 |
| Physiological Integrity -Basic Care and Comfort |
6-12% | 8 |
| -Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies | 12-18% | 16 |
| -Reduction of Risk Potential | 9-15% | 12 |
| -Physiological Adaptation | 11-17% | 14 |