Chapter 6: NCLEX-RN Preparation

Chapter 6: NCLEX-RN Preparation

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What is the minimum number of questions that RN candidates must answer on the NCLEX-RN examination?

a.	100
b.	75
c.	240
d.	150

 

 

ANS:  B

The NCLEX-RN examination is the licensure examination used for registered nurses. The exam has a minimum of 75 and maximum of 265 questions per RN candidate.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Knowledge    TOP:   NCLEX-RN

 

2. What is CAT and how does it relate to the NCLEX-RN exam?

a.	CAT = continuous accessible teaching
b.	CAT = categorical adaptive technology
c.	CAT = computerized additive testing
d.	CAT =computerized adaptive testing

 

 

ANS:  D

The NCLEX-RN exam is administered using CAT or Computerized Adaptive Technology which is a combination of computer technology and measurement theory. The CAT methodology enables the exam to be customized for each RN candidate by being assembled interactively as the examination progresses.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Comprehension                               TOP:   NCLEX-RN

 

3. Four types of formats used in the NCLEX-RN examination are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?

a.	multiple choice
b.	fill-in-the-blank
c.	oral response
d.	drag and drop

 

 

ANS:  C

The NCLEX-RN exam uses a number of different formats to administer questions. These formats include: 1) multiple choice; 2) fill-in-the-blank; 3) multiple answer; 4) drag and drop; and 5) hot spots. Oral response is not used in the NCLEX-RN exam.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Knowledge    TOP:   NCLEX-RN

 

4. Four primary categories of content are used in the NCLEX-RN exam. Which of the following is not one of these four primary categories?

a.	safe and effective care environment
b.	health promotion and maintenance
c.	psychosocial integrity
d.	reduction of risk potential

 

 

ANS:  D

The NCLEX-RN examination is categorized into four primary areas that cover all content required for RN candidates. These four categories are: 1) safe and effective care environment; 2) health promotion and maintenance; 3) psychosocial integrity; and 4) physiological integrity (not reduction of risk potential, which is a sub-category located under this primary area).

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Comprehension                               TOP:   NCLEX-RN

 

5. What is the maximum number of questions on the NCLEX-RN exam?

a.	265
b.	342
c.	151
d.	200

 

 

ANS:  A

The NCLEX-RN examination has a minimum and maximum number of test questions that candidates are required to answer. The maximum number of questions is 265 items on the exam.

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Knowledge    TOP:   NCLEX-RN