Question 1

What actions will help prepare the graduate nurse for testing success?

Accepted Answer

A) Dress comfortably. 
B) Stay up late for last-minute studying. 
C) Eat a balanced breakfast. 
D) Have identification needed for entrance into the exam. 
E) Celebrate your success with friends the night before. 
A) Dress comfortably. 
B) Stay up late for last-minute studying. 
C) Eat a balanced breakfast. 
D) Have identification needed for entrance into the exam. 
E) Celebrate your success with friends the night before. A,C,D

Question 2

What questions should the graduate nurse ask him- or herself when determining which NCLEX-RN review course is a good fit?

Accepted Answer

A) What review courses are easily accessible? 
B) What review courses will teach me what I need to know? 
C) How well do I study at the computer? 
D) Can I plan a study review schedule and stick to it? 
E) Can I plan study time? 
A) What review courses are easily accessible? 
B) What review courses will teach me what I need to know? 
C) How well do I study at the computer? 
D) Can I plan a study review schedule and stick to it? 
E) Can I plan study time? A,C,D,E

Question 3

What is the best review strategy to use to prepare for the NCLEX-RN?

Accepted Answer

A) Spend about 8 hours a day on your days off until you take the examination. 
B) Study for 4 hours a night while taking a 2-week review course. 
C) Review basic nursing content 2 to 3 hours a day 3 days a week. 
D) Study 10 hours on the day and evening before the examination. 
A) Spend about 8 hours a day on your days off until you take the examination. 
B) Study for 4 hours a night while taking a 2-week review course. 
C) Review basic nursing content 2 to 3 hours a day 3 days a week. 
D) Study 10 hours on the day and evening before the examination. C

Question 4

Which of the following statements indicates the nurse's understanding of the content of the NCLEX?

Accepted Answer

A) "The exam is based on a practice analysis conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing." 
B) "The exam is a survey of nursing faculty regarding areas of importance for testing." 
C) "The exam includes questions based on the National League of Nursing survey reports." 
D) "The exam includes contributions from all of the member boards of the National Council." 
A) "The exam is based on a practice analysis conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing." 
B) "The exam is a survey of nursing faculty regarding areas of importance for testing." 
C) "The exam includes questions based on the National League of Nursing survey reports." 
D) "The exam includes contributions from all of the member boards of the National Council."

Question 5

Which statement by the nursing professor is accurate about the NCLEX-RN? "The purpose of the NCLEX-RN test plan is to ensure that all

Accepted Answer

A) test takers answer items of comparable difficulty." 
B) test takers answer approximately the same number of items." 
C) test items are job related." 
D) clinical specialties will be equally represented." 
A) test takers answer items of comparable difficulty." 
B) test takers answer approximately the same number of items." 
C) test items are job related." 
D) clinical specialties will be equally represented."

Question 6

The graduate nurse is preparing to take the NCLEX-RN.Which blueprint category is interpreted as having the highest percentage of test items?

Accepted Answer

A) Safe,effective care environment 
B) Physiologic integrity 
C) Psychosocial integrity 
D) Health promotion and maintenance 
A) Safe,effective care environment 
B) Physiologic integrity 
C) Psychosocial integrity 
D) Health promotion and maintenance

Question 7

A graduate nurse has arrived at the testing center and realizes that the required photo identification form is missing.Explain what events would happen next.

Accepted Answer

A) The testing center staff would be able to look up his ATT online. 
B) The testing center staff would not allow him to test without this identification. 
C) The graduate nurse could be admitted to the testing center with a non-photo ID. 
D) The testing center staff would call the NCSBN for verbal approval to let the graduate nurse test. 
A) The testing center staff would be able to look up his ATT online. 
B) The testing center staff would not allow him to test without this identification. 
C) The graduate nurse could be admitted to the testing center with a non-photo ID. 
D) The testing center staff would call the NCSBN for verbal approval to let the graduate nurse test.

Question 8

What would happen if the graduate nurse failed the NCLEX-RN on the first testing attempt?

Accepted Answer

A) The graduate nurse would be required to take an additional nursing course before retesting. 
B) The graduate nurse would be required to wait 9 months to retest. 
C) The graduate nurse would be required to wait 45 to 90 days before retesting. 
D) The graduate nurse would not be allowed to test again. 
A) The graduate nurse would be required to take an additional nursing course before retesting. 
B) The graduate nurse would be required to wait 9 months to retest. 
C) The graduate nurse would be required to wait 45 to 90 days before retesting. 
D) The graduate nurse would not be allowed to test again.

Question 9

What actions by the graduate nurse will assist with finding the best NCLEX-RN review book for personal study needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the number of pages in various subjects in the material. 
B) Look up several common topics in the index. 
C) Look for a book with information that has come out in the past month. 
D) Look for a book that focuses on nursing concepts. 
E) Look for a book that focuses on the delivery of safe patient care. 
A) Check the number of pages in various subjects in the material. 
B) Look up several common topics in the index. 
C) Look for a book with information that has come out in the past month. 
D) Look for a book that focuses on nursing concepts. 
E) Look for a book that focuses on the delivery of safe patient care.

Question 10

What are acceptable forms of identification at the testing center?

Accepted Answer

A) U.S.driver's license 
B) U.S.state-issued identification 
C) Credit or debit card with photo identification 
D) Passport 
E) U.S.military identification
F)School or university picture identification 
A) U.S.driver's license 
B) U.S.state-issued identification 
C) Credit or debit card with photo identification 
D) Passport 
E) U.S.military identification
F)School or university picture identification

Question 11

What type of nursing position would most likely provide experience in the types of nursing situations upon which the NCLEX questions are based?

Accepted Answer

A) Home care nurse 
B) Psychiatric staff nurse 
C) Staff nurse in an ambulatory pediatric clinic 
D) Staff nurse in a medical-surgical inpatient unit 
A) Home care nurse 
B) Psychiatric staff nurse 
C) Staff nurse in an ambulatory pediatric clinic 
D) Staff nurse in a medical-surgical inpatient unit

Question 12

The graduate nurse understands the process of NCLEX-RN scoring and reporting when stating

Accepted Answer

A) "The NCLEX-RN is scored on a pass/fail basis and is reported directly to the candidate." 
B) "The candidate must score 80% or higher to be considered competent;scores are reported to the school." 
C) "If the candidate must answer more than 365 questions,he or she will not pass the exam;scores are reported to the board of nursing." 
D) "Scoring is based on the level of difficulty of the questions presented to the candidate;scores are reported to the candidate." 
A) "The NCLEX-RN is scored on a pass/fail basis and is reported directly to the candidate." 
B) "The candidate must score 80% or higher to be considered competent;scores are reported to the school." 
C) "If the candidate must answer more than 365 questions,he or she will not pass the exam;scores are reported to the board of nursing." 
D) "Scoring is based on the level of difficulty of the questions presented to the candidate;scores are reported to the candidate."

Question 13

What are helpful strategies for dealing with test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Put as much time as possible into studying. 
B) Practice relaxation techniques and positive thinking. 
C) Use review books and tapes. 
D) Focus on test-taking skills and emphasize facts less. 
A) Put as much time as possible into studying. 
B) Practice relaxation techniques and positive thinking. 
C) Use review books and tapes. 
D) Focus on test-taking skills and emphasize facts less.

Question 14

In trends class,a student tells the instructor,"I don't think I can possibly pass the NCLEX-RN.I hated psych nursing,but now I've heard that a huge amount of the NCLEX is psych related." What is the best response from the instructor?

Accepted Answer

A) "Perhaps you should consider retaking the psychiatric nursing course." 
B) "There are equal numbers of questions related to each aspect of client needs." 
C) "Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 6% to 12% of the examination." 
D) "You will need to take a review course that teaches psychiatric nursing principles." 
A) "Perhaps you should consider retaking the psychiatric nursing course." 
B) "There are equal numbers of questions related to each aspect of client needs." 
C) "Psychosocial integrity is the basis for 6% to 12% of the examination." 
D) "You will need to take a review course that teaches psychiatric nursing principles."

Question 15

The nurse interprets "computer adaptive testing (CAT)" to mean

Accepted Answer

A) questions are selected,and the exam is adapted to the candidate's previous responses. 
B) the test has been adapted to be administered via a computer. 
C) the test is adapted to decrease the total number of questions. 
D) questions are adapted to meet the practice analysis survey of the graduates. 
A) questions are selected,and the exam is adapted to the candidate's previous responses. 
B) the test has been adapted to be administered via a computer. 
C) the test is adapted to decrease the total number of questions. 
D) questions are adapted to meet the practice analysis survey of the graduates.

Question 16

The nurse interprets the Nurse Licensure Compact as

Accepted Answer

A) an agreement among all states to recognize the license of all graduate nurses. 
B) an intrastate agreement for the nurse to practice in any area within the state. 
C) an agreement between the state boards of nursing and the National Council regarding foreign nurses. 
D) an agreement among compact states to recognize licensure from member states. 
A) an agreement among all states to recognize the license of all graduate nurses. 
B) an intrastate agreement for the nurse to practice in any area within the state. 
C) an agreement between the state boards of nursing and the National Council regarding foreign nurses. 
D) an agreement among compact states to recognize licensure from member states.

Question 17

Which statement indicates the graduate nurse's understanding of the process at the NCLEX testing site?

Accepted Answer

A) "I will be photographed and have a palm vein scan." 
B) "I will be placed in a locked testing cubicle." 
C) "I will answer 300 test questions." 
D) "I will be given some questions as a paper-and-pencil test." 
A) "I will be photographed and have a palm vein scan." 
B) "I will be placed in a locked testing cubicle." 
C) "I will answer 300 test questions." 
D) "I will be given some questions as a paper-and-pencil test."

Question 18

A graduate nurse is planning to travel to a testing site and will need to have overnight accommodations.Which of the following is the best action for this graduate nurse to take to make the stay a success?

Accepted Answer

A) Share a room with the four other graduate nurses planning to test at the same testing center. 
B) Stay up late studying. 
C) Room alone or with someone who is supportive of a positive environment. 
D) Room with another graduate nurse who frequently complains. 
A) Share a room with the four other graduate nurses planning to test at the same testing center. 
B) Stay up late studying. 
C) Room alone or with someone who is supportive of a positive environment. 
D) Room with another graduate nurse who frequently complains.

Question 19

A candidate is scheduled to take the NCLEX and has a family emergency before the scheduled date.What is the best action for the candidate to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Call the respective state board of nursing and request a change in the testing date. 
B) Call the Candidate Services office at least 24 hours or 1 business day before the scheduled testing day. 
C) Call the school and request that someone notify the board of nursing regarding your change in schedule. 
D) It is not necessary to notify anyone regarding rescheduling the testing date;it will be rescheduled automatically. 
A) Call the respective state board of nursing and request a change in the testing date. 
B) Call the Candidate Services office at least 24 hours or 1 business day before the scheduled testing day. 
C) Call the school and request that someone notify the board of nursing regarding your change in schedule. 
D) It is not necessary to notify anyone regarding rescheduling the testing date;it will be rescheduled automatically.

Question 20

The graduate nurse understands the purpose of the NCLEX-RN when stating which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) "The exam provides feedback to the candidate regarding areas of weakness in nursing practice." 
B) "The exam determines the candidate's ability or inability to meet minimum standards for safe practice." 
C) "The exam gives employers an opportunity to hire graduates who have scored highest among first-time licensure candidates." 
D) "The exam prepares new graduates as efficient,effective staff nurses." 
A) "The exam provides feedback to the candidate regarding areas of weakness in nursing practice." 
B) "The exam determines the candidate's ability or inability to meet minimum standards for safe practice." 
C) "The exam gives employers an opportunity to hire graduates who have scored highest among first-time licensure candidates." 
D) "The exam prepares new graduates as efficient,effective staff nurses."

Exam 5: Nclex-Rn and the New Graduate

What actions will help prepare the graduate nurse for testing success?

What questions should the graduate nurse ask him- or herself when determining which NCLEX-RN review course is a good fit?

What is the best review strategy to use to prepare for the NCLEX-RN?

Which of the following statements indicates the nurse's understanding of the content of the NCLEX?

Which statement by the nursing professor is accurate about the NCLEX-RN? "The purpose of the NCLEX-RN test plan is to ensure that all

The graduate nurse is preparing to take the NCLEX-RN.Which blueprint category is interpreted as having the highest percentage of test items?

A graduate nurse has arrived at the testing center and realizes that the required photo identification form is missing.Explain what events would happen next.

What would happen if the graduate nurse failed the NCLEX-RN on the first testing attempt?

What actions by the graduate nurse will assist with finding the best NCLEX-RN review book for personal study needs?

What are acceptable forms of identification at the testing center?

What type of nursing position would most likely provide experience in the types of nursing situations upon which the NCLEX questions are based?

The graduate nurse understands the process of NCLEX-RN scoring and reporting when stating

What are helpful strategies for dealing with test anxiety?

In trends class,a student tells the instructor,"I don't think I can possibly pass the NCLEX-RN.I hated psych nursing,but now I've heard that a huge amount of the NCLEX is psych related." What is the best response from the instructor?

The nurse interprets "computer adaptive testing (CAT)" to mean

The nurse interprets the Nurse Licensure Compact as

Which statement indicates the graduate nurse's understanding of the process at the NCLEX testing site?

A graduate nurse is planning to travel to a testing site and will need to have overnight accommodations.Which of the following is the best action for this graduate nurse to take to make the stay a success?

A candidate is scheduled to take the NCLEX and has a family emergency before the scheduled date.What is the best action for the candidate to take?

The graduate nurse understands the purpose of the NCLEX-RN when stating which of the following?

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