Saunders Comprehensive Review for
the NCLEX-PN® Examination
9th Edition
Author(s)Linda Anne Silvestri; Angela
Silvestri.
TEST BANK
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination — 9th Edition
,Table of Contents
1. NCLEX-PN® Exam Preparation
2. Professional Standards in Nursing
3. Foundations of Care
4. Growth and Development Across the Life Span
5. Maternity Nursing
6. Pediatric Nursing
7. Adult Client — Integumentary Disorders
8. Adult Client — Oncological and Hematological Disorders
9. Adult Client — Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
10.Adult Client — Gastrointestinal Disorders
11.Adult Client — Eye and Ear Disorders
12.Adult Client — Respiratory Disorders
13.Adult Client — Cardiovascular Disorders
14.Adult Client — Renal and Urinary Disorders
15.Adult Client — Neurological Disorders
16.Adult Client — Musculoskeletal Disorders
17.Adult Client — Immune and Infectious Disorders
18.Adult Client — Mental Health Disorders
19.Emergency Care
20. Pharmacology
Question 1
,A practical nursing student is preparing to take the NCLEX-PN
examination. Which statement by the student indicates an
understanding of computer adaptive testing (CAT)?
A. “Every candidate receives the same number of questions.”
B. “The examination becomes easier if I answer questions
incorrectly.”
C. “The computer selects questions based on my previous
responses.”
D. “The test ends only after all available questions are
completed.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN uses computer adaptive testing, meaning the
computer selects each question based on the candidate’s
performance on previous questions. This process adjusts
question difficulty to determine competence.
Option A is incorrect because candidates may receive different
numbers of questions.
Option B is incorrect because the examination adapts according
to responses and does not intentionally become easier.
Option D is incorrect because the examination may stop once
competency is determined.
Client Needs Category:
Safe and Effective Care Environment
, Cognitive Level:
Application
Source:
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN®
Examination, 9th Edition — Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment and the
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-PN® Examination
Question 2
A nurse educator discusses the “Pyramid to Success” for NCLEX-
PN preparation. Which action by the student best reflects this
concept?
A. Memorizing large amounts of isolated facts
B. Practicing questions while developing critical thinking skills
C. Focusing only on pharmacology content
D. Avoiding practice tests to reduce anxiety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes organized preparation,
critical thinking, question practice, and clinical judgment
development.
Option A is incorrect because memorization alone is
insufficient.
Option C is incorrect because balanced preparation is
necessary.
the NCLEX-PN® Examination
9th Edition
Author(s)Linda Anne Silvestri; Angela
Silvestri.
TEST BANK
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination — 9th Edition
,Table of Contents
1. NCLEX-PN® Exam Preparation
2. Professional Standards in Nursing
3. Foundations of Care
4. Growth and Development Across the Life Span
5. Maternity Nursing
6. Pediatric Nursing
7. Adult Client — Integumentary Disorders
8. Adult Client — Oncological and Hematological Disorders
9. Adult Client — Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
10.Adult Client — Gastrointestinal Disorders
11.Adult Client — Eye and Ear Disorders
12.Adult Client — Respiratory Disorders
13.Adult Client — Cardiovascular Disorders
14.Adult Client — Renal and Urinary Disorders
15.Adult Client — Neurological Disorders
16.Adult Client — Musculoskeletal Disorders
17.Adult Client — Immune and Infectious Disorders
18.Adult Client — Mental Health Disorders
19.Emergency Care
20. Pharmacology
Question 1
,A practical nursing student is preparing to take the NCLEX-PN
examination. Which statement by the student indicates an
understanding of computer adaptive testing (CAT)?
A. “Every candidate receives the same number of questions.”
B. “The examination becomes easier if I answer questions
incorrectly.”
C. “The computer selects questions based on my previous
responses.”
D. “The test ends only after all available questions are
completed.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN uses computer adaptive testing, meaning the
computer selects each question based on the candidate’s
performance on previous questions. This process adjusts
question difficulty to determine competence.
Option A is incorrect because candidates may receive different
numbers of questions.
Option B is incorrect because the examination adapts according
to responses and does not intentionally become easier.
Option D is incorrect because the examination may stop once
competency is determined.
Client Needs Category:
Safe and Effective Care Environment
, Cognitive Level:
Application
Source:
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN®
Examination, 9th Edition — Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment and the
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-PN® Examination
Question 2
A nurse educator discusses the “Pyramid to Success” for NCLEX-
PN preparation. Which action by the student best reflects this
concept?
A. Memorizing large amounts of isolated facts
B. Practicing questions while developing critical thinking skills
C. Focusing only on pharmacology content
D. Avoiding practice tests to reduce anxiety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes organized preparation,
critical thinking, question practice, and clinical judgment
development.
Option A is incorrect because memorization alone is
insufficient.
Option C is incorrect because balanced preparation is
necessary.
