Exam 19: Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Act

The SP/VN reviewing for the NCLEX-PN examination should study based on an understanding that the category of patient need that is most heavily tested is

The LPN/LVN tells a peer, "I want to be endorsed in state X. What step do you think I should take first?" The best response would be:

The practical/vocational nursing student tells a colleague, "I know I'm going to fail the NCLEX-PN examination. I've heard that a huge amount of the examination is psychology related, and I hated psychology!" The reply that shows the best understanding of the NCLEX-PN examination is

The content of the NCLEX-PN examination is divided into four Patient Needs categories. The Physiological Integrity category includes

Which phrases describe the format of the NCLEX-PN examination? (Select all that apply.)

What advice should the testing candidate consider the best method for preparing to take the NCLEX-PN examination?

The NCLEX-PN examination measures the _____________ competencies needed to practice practical/vocational nursing.

Which statements provide accurate information about determination of pass/fail by NCLEX-PN computerized adaptive testing? (Select all that apply.)

The fundamental difference between holding licensure as an LPN/LVN and having a temporary permit is that a temporary permit

LPN/LVN licensure by endorsement in the United States and its territories is possible because

The requirement for taking the NCLEX-PN examination that is universal to every U.S. state and territory is

One practical/vocational nursing student tells another student, "I'm computer phobic! I never understand what keys I'm supposed to use to get the thing to work." The reply that shows the best understanding about NCLEX-PN examination testing is:

Which phrases accurately describe computerized adaptive testing (CAT) as used in the NCLEX-PN examination? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are needed by the candidate to arrange for and take the NCLEX-PN examination? (Select all that apply.)

When an SP/VN asks for advice about how to "reduce anxiety before the NCLEX-PN examination," the LPN/LVN should respond, "An effective strategy for reducing test anxiety prior to the NCLEX-PN examination is to

Endorsement for an LPN/LVN taking the NCLEX-PN examination means that

Prior to taking the NCLEX-PN examination, candidates sign a confidentiality clause. A candidate would be in violation of "terms of confidentiality" when doing which of the following?

The content of the NCLEX-PN examination is divided into four Patient Needs categories. The Health Promotion and Maintenance category includes

The content of the NCLEX-PN examination is divided into four Patient Needs categories. The Psychosocial Integrity category includes

Which phrases identify differences between taking the NCLEX-PN examination and a "regular" test in a nursing program? (Select all that apply.)