Chapter 05: Passing NCLEX-RN®

Chapter 05: Passing NCLEX-RN®

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A nursing student is giving a presentation on the different organizations that support nurses. She has an adequate understanding of the American Nurses Association when she states, “The American Nurses Association:

ANS:  B

The American Nurses Association represents and advocates for nurses. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing evaluates and updates licensure exams to ensure that all nurses who enter into practice meet the minimum requirement for knowledge and skills. Individual schools of nursing set the guidelines for entrance into nursing programs.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Pages 68-69

OBJ:   Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN.

TOP:   Evolution of the NCLEX-RN Exam

2. A graduate nurse is submitting documentation so that she may take the NCLEX-RN within a few months. Which action shows an understanding of the content of the most updated test plan?

ANS:  A

The graduate nurse should be aware that the most updated NCLEX-RN test plan will cover health promotion and maintenance, among other areas.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 70

OBJ:   Understand the evolution of the NCLEX-RN.                    TOP:   NCLEX-RN Test Plan

3. A faculty member is discussing question types found on NCLEX. The faculty member knows that students need more teaching about question types if they select which question type?

ANS:  C

Candidates will be asked to answer types of questions such as fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and drug calculations. Candidates will not be asked to write answers in essay format.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 72          OBJ:   Prepare for the NCLEX-RN.

TOP:   NCLEX-RN–Style Test Items

4. A student is a month into her LPN-RN program. She realizes that proper studying is key to success and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. What would be the most appropriate action for the student to take when it comes to studying?

ANS:  A

The student should begin studying for the NCLEX-RN at the beginning of her program in order to be the most prepared to take the exam on graduation. She should not wait until the end of her program to begin studying or assume that she will retain all information from class alone to pass the exam successfully.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Pages 75-76    OBJ:   Prepare for the NCLEX-RN.

TOP:   Evidence-Based Strategies for Testing Success