SATA
NCLEX® Practice Questions
5–6 options · 2+ correct · Partial credit scoring
Read a clinical scenario and select every correct answer.
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No shortcuts here. You evaluate each option independently. Scoring is plus/minus: each correct pick earns a point, each wrong pick subtracts one, and your score never drops below zero.
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What is a SATA question on the NCLEX®?
Select All That Apply (SATA) gives you 5–6 options and asks you to select every correct answer. Unlike SBA where you pick one best answer, SATA requires you to evaluate each option independently. Scoring uses the NCSBN plus/minus rule: each correct selection earns a point, each incorrect selection subtracts one, and the question score never goes below zero.
Why are SATA questions so hard?
With SBA, you can sometimes eliminate wrong answers to find the right one. With SATA, there is no shortcut. You must know whether each individual option is correct or incorrect. You are assembling a complete clinical response, not picking the best single action.
How does SATA scoring work on the NCLEX®?
SATA scoring on the NCLEX® rewards correct selections. Selecting a wrong option can significantly reduce your score on that item. This means being confident about what to leave out is just as important as what to select. Check the NCSBN website for the latest scoring details.
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Try the sample SATA questions on this page. SATA is included in the free 50-question practice quota with adaptive difficulty. Full Access removes the standard practice cap.
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