Nursing Delegation, Setting Priorities, And Making Patient Care Assignments 2nd Edition by Patricia Kelly -Test Bank

Chapter 6: NCLEX-RN Preparation

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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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6. Which of the following is not correct regarding exit examinations?
a. required exam during all nursing programs
b. results can be used to help identify weaknesses for NCLEX-RN review
c. helps RN candidates focus their review sessions for the NCLEX-RN
d. may be administered at the end of nursing programs

ANS: A
Exit examinations are valuable resources not only for nursing schools and programs, but for students as well. Exit exams are given at the end of nursing programs by many nursing schools, but are not mandatory at all schools. The results from these exams can assist students in identifying their weaknesses for NCLEX-RN review sessions.

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7. It is recommended that new graduates who are studying for the NCLEX-RN exam focus on three areas. Which of the following is not one of these three areas?
a. NCLEX knowledge review
b. NCLEX test question practice
c. NCLEX skill practice
d. test-anxiety control

ANS: C
It has been suggested that new graduates who are studying for the NCLEX-RN exam focus their preparation and review on three areas. These three areas are: 1) NCLEX knowledge review; 2) NCLEX test question practice; and 3) test-anxiety control.

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8. Which of the following is a predictor for being unsuccessful on the NCLEX-RN exam?
a. test anxiety
b. unreasonable family demands or responsibilities
c. light sleep
d. high school GPA

ANS: B
Several predictors have been identified that contribute to success on the NCLEX-RN exam. However, there are also some factors which may influence a lack of success on this exam. Unreasonable family demands or responsibilities is one factor/predictor that may contribute to not being successful on this exam. While test anxiety and light sleep may not be ideal for exam taking, they are not identified as being potentially detrimental.

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TOP: Predictors of NCLEX-RN Success

9. Some resources to assist with the alleviation of test anxiety have been identified in the text. Which of the following is not correct?
a. Tame Test Anxiety CD-ROM (2003)
b. Taking the Anxiety Out of Taking Tests (2000)
c. Test Anxiety Prevention (2004)
d. NCLEX-RN Clinical Content Review Book (2010)

ANS: D
Test anxiety can be a difficult and, at times, almost overwhelming issue to deal with. A number of resources are available to assist new graduates with overcoming and preventing test anxiety. Some of these resources include: 1) Tame Test Anxiety CD-ROM (Driscoll, 2003); 2) Taking the Anxiety Out of Taking Tests (Johnson, 2000); and 3) Test Anxiety Prevention (Rosenthal & Rosenthal, 2004).

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10. Successful test performance requires a number of factors. Which of the following is not one of these factors for new graduates who wish to be successful on the NCLEX-RN exam?
a. test-taking skill
b. nursing knowledge
c. fasting during the exam
d. anxiety management

ANS: C
A number of factors have been identified regarding being successful in taking tests. This is particularly important for new graduates who wish to pass the NCLEX-RN exam. Three key areas for successful test taking for this exam are: 1) test-taking skill; 2) nursing knowledge; and 3) anxiety management.

PTS: 1 DIF: Application
TOP: Knowledge, Anxiety Management, and Test Taking Skill