NCLEX-PN Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NCLEX-PN Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NCLEX-PN exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 43 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the NCLEX-PN Vocabulary Game
Coordinated Care
Safety and Infection Control
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Basic Care and Comfort
Pharmacological Therapies
Reduction of Risk Potential
Physiological Adaptation
Sources for these terms (36)
- 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan (Effective April 2026) — NCSBN · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.530 — HIPAA Privacy Rule Administrative Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Advance care directives — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Do-not-resuscitate order — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Personal protective equipment — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Summary of Recommendations — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Clinical Guidance for C. diff Infection Prevention in Acute Care Facilities — CDC · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Latex allergies - for hospital patients — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Apgar score — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Vaginal delivery - discharge — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Infant reflexes — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- D and C - series — Normal anatomy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Grief — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Bipolar disorder — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Alcohol withdrawal — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Using crutches — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Nasogastric feeding tube — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Preventing pressure injuries — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Fecal impaction — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Postsurgical pain treatment in adults — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Naloxone Nasal Spray — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Furosemide — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Human Insulin Injection — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Therapeutic drug levels — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Atorvastatin — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Body temperature norms — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Hematocrit — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Prothrombin time (PT) — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Urinary catheters — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Electrocardiogram — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Part 7: Adult Basic Life Support: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care — PubMed · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Ileostomy - caring for your stoma — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Tracheostomy care — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sepsis — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA requests removal of strongest warning against using cholesterol-lowering statins during pregnancy · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the NCLEX-PN Exam
The NCLEX-PN is required to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). It tests competency for entry-level practical nursing practice using computerized adaptive testing (CAT).
Exam sponsor: NCSBN. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Variable-length assessment
Time Limit
5 hours maximum
Passing Score
Pass/Fail (-0.18 logits standard)
Reported exam pass rate: 86.6%. for first-time U.S.-educated candidates in 2025 (NCSBN) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NCLEX-PN vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the NCLEX-PN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 43 NCLEX-PN terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the NCLEX-PN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NCSBN content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate?
In 2025, 86.6% of first-time, U.S.-educated NCLEX-PN candidates passed (NCSBN 2025 NCLEX Examination Statistics). First-time internationally educated candidates passed at 53.7%, and repeat U.S.-educated candidates at 41.7%. The exam uses computerized adaptive testing, adjusting difficulty based on your responses.
How is NCLEX-PN different from NCLEX-RN?
The NCLEX-PN tests practical nursing scope, focusing on supervised care, data collection, and basic nursing skills. NCLEX-RN tests more complex assessment, planning, and independent decision-making. LPNs work under RN or physician supervision.