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 for the NCLEX-PN®.
Which strategy best reflects the “Pyramid to Success” approach
described in Saunders?
A. Memorizing large volumes of content without practice
B. Practicing questions while developing test-taking strategies
C. Studying only weak areas without reviewing strengths
D. Avoiding review questions until all content is mastered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes combining content review
with active question practice and test-taking strategies.
Memorization alone is insufficient (A). Ignoring strengths (C) is
not balanced preparation. Delaying practice (D) reduces
readiness.
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
NGN-PN® Examination
Question 2
Which statement best describes clinical judgment in nursing?
A. Memorizing clinical facts for recall
B. Applying a systematic process to make safe patient care
, decisions
C. Delegating all complex decisions to the RN
D. Following physician orders without interpretation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Clinical judgment involves a structured process of recognizing
cues, analyzing data, and making safe decisions. Memorization
(A) is insufficient. Delegation (C) and blind task-following (D) do
not reflect judgment.
Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
Source: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN®
Examination, 9th Edition — Clinical Judgment and NGN-PN®
Items
Question 3
A candidate is answering an NGN-style question. Which action
demonstrates effective use of clinical judgment?
A. Selecting answers based on memorized keywords
B. Ignoring irrelevant patient data
C. Identifying and analyzing relevant patient cues before
answering
D. Choosing the longest answer option
Correct Answer: C
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 for the NCLEX-PN®.
Which strategy best reflects the “Pyramid to Success” approach
described in Saunders?
A. Memorizing large volumes of content without practice
B. Practicing questions while developing test-taking strategies
C. Studying only weak areas without reviewing strengths
D. Avoiding review questions until all content is mastered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes combining content review
with active question practice and test-taking strategies.
Memorization alone is insufficient (A). Ignoring strengths (C) is
not balanced preparation. Delaying practice (D) reduces
readiness.
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
NGN-PN® Examination
Question 2
Which statement best describes clinical judgment in nursing?
A. Memorizing clinical facts for recall
B. Applying a systematic process to make safe patient care
, decisions
C. Delegating all complex decisions to the RN
D. Following physician orders without interpretation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Clinical judgment involves a structured process of recognizing
cues, analyzing data, and making safe decisions. Memorization
(A) is insufficient. Delegation (C) and blind task-following (D) do
not reflect judgment.
Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Cognitive Level: Application
Source: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN®
Examination, 9th Edition — Clinical Judgment and NGN-PN®
Items
Question 3
A candidate is answering an NGN-style question. Which action
demonstrates effective use of clinical judgment?
A. Selecting answers based on memorized keywords
B. Ignoring irrelevant patient data
C. Identifying and analyzing relevant patient cues before
answering
D. Choosing the longest answer option
Correct Answer: C
