NCLEX-RN — Free Online Mock Test
Computer Adaptive Test (NGN — Next Generation NCLEX). 85-150 Q variable length per 2026 test plan (effective Apr 1, 2026), up to 5 hours. Includes ~18 case-study items across 3 unscored case studies. · Official language: English.
Advanced
United States
Medical Licensing
110 questions
300 min
50 distinct variants
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NCLEX section breakdown
The NCLEX mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
NCLEX scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: NCLEX has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: NCLEX-RN (pass/fail · adaptive · 95% confidence rule).
How NCLEX is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Disabled — once you answer, you cannot return to a question.
Mark for review
Not available on the real interface.
NCLEX time strategy
With 110 questions in 300 minutes, you have about 164 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN)
Target ~164 sec/question. If a question takes more than 246 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
NCLEX topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NCLEX, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN)
- Reduction of Risk — Procedures · 8
- Infection Control · 5
- Pharm — Antidotes · 5
- Safety — Meds · 4
- Health Promotion — Development · 4
- Safety — Injection · 3
- Health Promotion — Immunization · 3
- Health Promotion — Screening · 3
Sample NCLEX questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge NCLEX bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN) · Management of Care — Consent
Q1. Informed consent for a surgical procedure is the responsibility of the:
Why: Correct answer: D — Provider (surgeon) — the nurse may witness the signature. Topic: Management of Care — Consent.
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN) · Management of Care — Documentation
Q2. A nurse identifies an error in a charted medication. The most appropriate action is to:
Why: Correct answer: A — Draw a single line through the error, write "error," initial it, and document the correction. Topic: Management of Care — Documentation.
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN) · Management of Care — Emergency
Q3. During a code, the nurse should:
Why: Correct answer: B — Follow BLS/ACLS protocols, with the nurse trained in ACLS leading until the provider arrives. Topic: Management of Care — Emergency.
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN) · Management of Care — Infection
Q4. Which patient should be assigned to a private room first?
Why: Correct answer: C — A patient with active tuberculosis requiring airborne precautions. Topic: Management of Care — Infection.
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN) · Infection Control
Q5. A patient with active TB is on which type of precaution?
Why: Correct answer: D — Airborne precautions (N95 respirator, negative-pressure room). Topic: Infection Control.
NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN) · Infection Control
Q6. A patient with C. difficile colitis requires:
Why: Correct answer: A — Contact precautions with soap-and-water handwashing (alcohol does not kill spores). Topic: Infection Control.
These are a handful of the 5500 unique NCLEX questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
NCLEX difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Computer Adaptive Test (NGN — Next Generation NCLEX). 85-150 Q variable length per 2026 test plan (effective Apr 1, 2026), up to 5 hours. Includes ~18 case-study items across 3 unscored case studies. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's NCLEX bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for NCLEX
Real test-day interface
Our vignette skin mirrors the actual NCLEX testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
5500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the NCLEX exam pattern?
- NCLEX-RN contains 110 questions across 1 section: NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN). Total duration is 300 minutes (about 164 seconds per question).
- Does NCLEX have negative marking?
- No — NCLEX has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is NCLEX scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. NCLEX-RN (pass/fail · adaptive · 95% confidence rule).
- How can I practise NCLEX online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length NCLEX mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of NCLEX?
- NCLEX is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Computer Adaptive Test (NGN — Next Generation NCLEX). 85-150 Q variable length per 2026 test plan (effective Apr 1, 2026), up to 5 hours. Includes ~18 case-study items across 3 unscored case studies. · Official language: English.
- How long is the NCLEX exam?
- NCLEX runs for 300 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in NCLEX?
- NCLEX is split into: NCLEX-RN — Adaptive Session (85-150 Q · NGN). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Computer Adaptive Test (NGN — Next Generation NCLEX). 85-150 Q variable length per 2026 test plan (effective Apr 1, 2026), up to 5 hours. Includes ~18 case-study items across 3 unscored case studies. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NCLEX?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the NCLEX test adaptive?
- No — NCLEX is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NCLEX mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NCLEX variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 5500 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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