NCLEX-RN Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NCLEX-RN Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the NCLEX-RN exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 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-RN Vocabulary Game
Management of Care
Safety and Infection Control
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Psychosocial Integrity
Basic Care and Comfort
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Reduction of Risk Potential
Physiological Adaptation
Sources for these terms (42)
- 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan (Effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Advance care directives — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR 489.102 — Requirements for providers (Advance Directives) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR 164.530 — Administrative requirements (HIPAA Privacy Rule) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR 489.24 — Special responsibilities of Medicare hospitals in emergency cases (EMTALA) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR 482.13 — Condition of participation: Patient's rights · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 29 CFR 1910.1030 — Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Personal protective equipment — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Latex allergies - for hospital patients — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Isolation precautions — 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
- Folic acid in diet — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine - what you need to know — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Bipolar disorder — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Post-traumatic stress disorder — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Pica — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Panic disorder — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Body mass index — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Using crutches — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Using a cane — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Obstructive sleep apnea - adults — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Total parenteral nutrition — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- IV treatment at home — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Peripherally inserted central catheter - insertion — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- How to Use Ear Drops — MedlinePlus Drug Information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring — MedlinePlus Medical Test · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Opioid intoxication — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Body temperature norms — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Fever — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Electrocardiogram — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Electroconvulsive therapy — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Swelling — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Prothrombin time (PT) — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Increased intracranial pressure — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Shock — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Sepsis — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Gastric suction — 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 1: Executive Summary: 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care — PubMed · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the NCLEX-RN Exam
The NCLEX-RN is the computerized adaptive examination used for RN licensure or registration in participating jurisdictions. The 2026 test plan specifies 85–150 total items, including 15 unscored pretest items, in up to five hours. It measures entry-level nursing competence and clinical judgment across eight Client Needs areas.
Exam sponsor: NCSBN develops the NCLEX; Pearson administers it; the applicable NRB determines eligibility and issues official results/licensure.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Computerized adaptive testing; five-hour limit includes breaks. The 2026 RN test plan includes three six-item clinical judgment case studies and approximately 10% stand-alone clinical judgment items, depending on exam length.
Time Limit
5 hours maximum, including breaks
Passing Score
0.00 logits NCLEX-RN ability standard through March 31, 2029; pass/fail is based on CAT rules, not percent correct.
Exam / Certification Fees
$200 USD Pearson registration for U.S. licensure as of September 2026; NRB fees may apply.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Varies by cohort. NCSBN publishes cohort- and year-specific examination statistics; no single stable pass rate represents all candidates. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NCLEX-RN 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-RN vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 NCLEX-RN 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-RN terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NCSBN develops the NCLEX; Pearson administers it; the applicable NRB determines eligibility and issues official results/licensure. 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-RN pass rate?
NCSBN reports pass rates by candidate cohort and year. A single percentage is not reliable for all candidates; consult NCSBN’s current exam statistics for the relevant education and attempt group.
How many questions are on the NCLEX-RN?
The 2026 RN test plan specifies 85–150 total items, including 15 unscored pretest items, so 70–135 items are scored. Exam length alone does not show whether a candidate passed.