RN Practice Test
Free NCLEX-RN practice test with 100 original multiple-choice questions covering all eight NCSBN test-plan categories — from prioritization, delegation, and pharmacology to med-surg, maternity, and safety. Every question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
RN Practice Test: Exam Overview
- Exam format
- Computerized adaptive test with 75–145 questions, including Next Gen case studies and clinical judgment items
- Practice questions
- 100 practice questions
- Time limit
- Up to 5 hours
- Passing score
- Logit-based passing standard — you must perform above the cut score with 95% confidence (not a fixed percentage)
Key facts: RN Practice Test
- Exam format: Computerized adaptive test with 75–145 questions, including Next Gen case studies and clinical judgment items
- Time limit: Up to 5 hours
- Passing score: Logit-based passing standard — you must perform above the cut score with 95% confidence (not a fixed percentage)
- This practice test: 100 free original multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations — no signup required.
Practice by topic
How to use this rn practice test
Work through the questions topic by topic, or take them all at once for a full review. Every question includes a detailed explanation — read it even when you answer correctly, because understanding why an answer is right is what sticks on exam day. Use the Reset button in the score bar to retake the test and track your improvement.
Preparing for more than one exam? Browse all our Healthcare practice tests — every test is free and includes answers with detailed explanations.
RN Practice Test FAQs
How many questions are on the NCLEX-RN?
Between 75 and 145. It's a computerized adaptive test, so it shuts off once it can determine with 95% confidence whether you're above or below the passing standard — most candidates finish well before 145 questions.
What score do I need to pass the NCLEX-RN?
There is no percentage score. The exam estimates your ability as you answer and compares it against a fixed passing standard; you pass by staying above that standard. Getting a hard question doesn't mean you're failing — it means the test is working.
How should I study for the NCLEX-RN?
Focus on clinical judgment: prioritization (ABCs, acute vs. chronic, unstable vs. stable), delegation, and safety. Do practice questions in study mode, read every rationale even for questions you got right, and review your weakest content areas.
What changed with the Next Gen NCLEX?
Since April 2023 the exam includes case studies, bow-tie items, and trend questions that test clinical judgment across six cognitive steps — recognizing cues through evaluating outcomes. This practice test emphasizes the same application-level thinking.