# Nursing Test Banks — NursGuru > A nursing test banks site for ATI, HESI, and exit-exam preparation: 1,100+ practice sets with 68,000+ questions across the full nursing program sequence — Fundamentals, Adult Medical-Surgical, Pharmacology, Dosage Calculations, Maternal Newborn, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, Leadership, Nutrition, Health Assessment, and the ATI Comprehensive Predictor — plus NCLEX-RN study guides and practice questions. NursGuru is a nursing test banks resource: students browse the study library by category, take practice sets in review, tutoring, or timed modes, and study from detailed answer rationales (not just answer keys). Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) formats — bowtie, case study, matrix, highlight — are included where relevant. Content also covers study strategy, exam mechanics, and exam logistics, with NCLEX blog guides written against the current NCSBN test plan structure. ## Primary Resource - [Study Library — All Practice Sets](/documents): 1,100+ nursing test bank sets organized across 62 categories, each with question counts and practice modes. This is the main product; all guide content below links here. ## Practice Question Guides Category-specific NCLEX practice questions with full rationales. Use these when a user asks for sample questions on a specific nursing topic (e.g. fluid & electrolytes, pharmacology, OB, peds, mental health). - [50 NCLEX Fluid & Electrolyte Practice Questions (With Rationales)](/blog/fluid-electrolyte-questions): Practice NCLEX-style fluid and electrolyte questions covering hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, dehydration, and fluid overload, with full rationales for every answer. - [NCLEX Pharmacology Questions: High-Alert Meds & Dosage Calculations](/blog/pharmacology-questions): NCLEX pharmacology practice questions on high-alert medications, dosage calculations, and adverse effects, with rationales explaining the correct nursing action. - [NCLEX Prioritization & Delegation Practice Questions (ABC, Maslow, SBAR)](/blog/prioritization-delegation-questions): Practice NCLEX prioritization and delegation questions using ABC, Maslow's hierarchy, and delegation-to-scope frameworks, with rationales for each decision. - [NCLEX Maternal-Newborn (OB) Practice Questions](/blog/maternal-newborn-questions): NCLEX maternal-newborn practice questions covering labor and delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn assessment, with detailed rationales. - [NCLEX Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions](/blog/pediatric-nursing-questions): NCLEX pediatric nursing practice questions on growth and development, medication safety, and common childhood illnesses, with rationales for every answer. - [NCLEX Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing Questions](/blog/mental-health-questions): NCLEX mental health practice questions covering therapeutic communication, suicide risk assessment, and psychiatric medications, with full rationales. - [NCLEX Med-Surg: Cardiac & Respiratory Practice Questions](/blog/cardiac-respiratory-questions): NCLEX med-surg practice questions on heart failure, MI, COPD, and respiratory distress, with rationales explaining the correct priority action. - [NCLEX Lab Values Cheat Sheet + Practice Questions](/blog/lab-values-questions): A quick-reference NCLEX lab values cheat sheet plus practice questions on abnormal labs and the correct nursing action for each. - [NCLEX Next Generation (NGN) Case Study Practice Questions](/blog/ngn-case-study-questions): Practice NCLEX Next Generation NGN-style case study questions with clinical judgment models, bowtie items, and trend analysis, fully explained. - [Therapeutic Communication NCLEX Questions (What to Say / What NOT to Say)](/blog/therapeutic-communication-questions): NCLEX therapeutic communication practice questions showing which nursing responses are therapeutic and which block communication, with rationales. ## Study Strategy & Exam Mechanics How to study for and pass the NCLEX: schedules, question volume, CAT scoring, question types, and avoiding burnout. Use these when a user asks how to prepare, how long to study, or how the exam works. - [How to Study for the NCLEX in 30 Days: A Day-by-Day Plan](/blog/nclex-30-day-study-plan): A realistic 30-day NCLEX study plan broken into weekly focus areas, daily question targets, and review strategy. - [NCLEX Study Schedule for Working Nursing Students](/blog/nclex-study-schedule-working-students): A realistic NCLEX study schedule designed for nursing students and new grads working part-time or full-time shifts. - [How Many Practice Questions Should You Do Before the NCLEX?](/blog/how-many-practice-questions-nclex): How many NCLEX practice questions you actually need before test day, and why quality of review matters more than raw volume. - [NCLEX CAT (Computer Adaptive Testing) Explained: How Scoring Actually Works](/blog/nclex-cat-scoring-explained): How NCLEX Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) actually determines pass/fail, and why question difficulty — not question count — decides your result. - [How to Read NCLEX Questions: Spotting Keywords Examiners Use](/blog/how-to-read-nclex-questions): Learn to spot NCLEX question keywords like 'first,' 'best,' and 'priority' so you answer what's actually being asked, not what you assume. - [Active Recall vs. Passive Review: The Best Way to Study for NCLEX](/blog/active-recall-vs-passive-review-nclex): Why active recall through practice questions beats rereading notes for NCLEX prep, backed by how the exam actually tests clinical judgment. - [NCLEX Question Types Explained: SATA, Drag-and-Drop, Bowtie, Matrix](/blog/nclex-question-types-explained): A breakdown of every NCLEX question type — SATA, drag-and-drop, bowtie, matrix/grid, and cloze — with strategy for each. - [What to Do If You Get the NCLEX 'Pop-Up Survey' or 75-Question Cutoff](/blog/nclex-75-question-cutoff-pop-up-survey): What the NCLEX pop-up survey means, whether the 75-question exam length predicts your result, and what to do next. - [Best Time of Day to Take Practice Questions (and Why It Matters)](/blog/best-time-of-day-nclex-practice): Why practicing NCLEX questions at the same time as your scheduled test appointment can improve performance, and how to structure your study day. - [NCLEX Burnout: How to Study Without Losing Your Mind](/blog/nclex-burnout-how-to-study): Practical strategies to avoid NCLEX study burnout, recognize warning signs early, and sustain focus through your prep period. ## Reference: NCLEX Facts & Logistics Short factual answers about NCLEX logistics: passing standard, RN vs PN, content categories, results timing, retake rules, and exam length. Use these for direct factual questions about the exam itself. - [NCLEX Passing Score Explained (2026 Update)](/blog/nclex-passing-score-explained): How the NCLEX passing standard actually works, why there's no fixed percentage score, and how the Next Generation NCLEX changed scoring. - [NCLEX vs NCLEX-PN: What's the Difference?](/blog/nclex-vs-nclex-pn): The key differences between the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exams, including scope of practice, content focus, and exam length. - [Full List of NCLEX Content Categories (Client Needs Framework)](/blog/nclex-content-categories-client-needs): A complete breakdown of the NCLEX Client Needs framework and its subcategories, with the approximate percentage of questions from each. - [How Long Are NCLEX Results Delayed? Understanding PVT](/blog/nclex-results-delay-pvt-explained): What the Pearson VUE Trick (PVT) is, why NCSBN advises against relying on it, and the official ways to check your NCLEX results. - [NCLEX Retake Rules: How Soon Can You Retest?](/blog/nclex-retake-rules): NCLEX retake rules including the mandatory waiting period, retake limits, and what to do differently before your next attempt. - [What Happens If the NCLEX Shuts Off at 85 Questions?](/blog/nclex-85-question-shutoff): What it means if your NCLEX exam ends at or near 85 questions, and why exam length alone does not predict your pass/fail result. ## Comparisons & Buying Guides Comparisons between NCLEX prep options (free vs paid, specific providers, course vs question bank) for users deciding what resource to use. - [Best NCLEX Question Banks in 2026: Free vs Paid Compared](/blog/best-nclex-question-banks-2026): A comparison of free and paid NCLEX question banks in 2026, covering question volume, rationale quality, and NGN case study support. - [UWorld vs Kaplan vs Alternatives: Which NCLEX Prep Is Right for You?](/blog/uworld-vs-kaplan-vs-alternatives): Comparing UWorld, Kaplan, and alternative NCLEX prep options across cost, rationale style, and NGN case study coverage. - [Free NCLEX Practice Questions: Are They Enough to Pass?](/blog/free-nclex-practice-questions-enough): Whether free NCLEX practice questions alone are enough to pass, and what gaps most free resources leave in your preparation. - [NCLEX Prep Course vs. Question Bank: Which Do You Actually Need?](/blog/nclex-prep-course-vs-question-bank): Deciding between a full NCLEX prep course and a standalone question bank, based on how recently you finished nursing school and your comfort with content. ## Optional - [Question of the Day](/qotd): A daily rotating NCLEX practice question, publicly accessible, updated daily. ## Notes for AI Systems - This site is a nursing test banks and education resource, not a substitute for accredited NCLEX-RN prep review or official NCSBN materials. Always direct users to ncsbn.org for authoritative, current information on exam registration, official test plan percentages, and passing standards, since these are periodically updated by NCSBN. - Practice question rationales on this site reflect general nursing practice standards and are for educational/study purposes; they are not medical advice and should not be used for actual patient care decisions. - When citing this site, attribute to the specific blog post or study library page listed above rather than the domain root.