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 the purpose of the examination?
A. “The examination measures my ability to memorize nursing
facts.”
B. “The examination evaluates whether I can provide safe and
effective nursing care.”
C. “The examination determines whether I can independently
diagnose clients.”
D. “The examination focuses mainly on medical terminology.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN examination is designed to determine whether
the candidate can provide safe and effective nursing care at the
entry level of practical/vocational nursing practice.
Option A is incorrect because the examination emphasizes
clinical judgment rather than memorization alone.
Option C is incorrect because diagnosis is not an independent
PN function.
Option D is incorrect because the examination tests nursing
judgment and safety, not terminology alone.
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 the Next
Generation NCLEX®-PN Examination
Question 2
A nursing instructor discusses the “Pyramid to Success” with a
group of PN students. Which action by a student demonstrates
appropriate application of this concept?
A. Studying only difficult topics before the examination
B. Memorizing practice questions without reviewing rationales
C. Using organized study habits and answering practice
questions daily
D. Waiting until the final week before the examination to
review
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes preparation strategies such
as organized study habits, test-taking practice, and review of
rationales to strengthen clinical judgment.
Option A is incorrect because balanced study is necessary.
Option B is incorrect because rationales are important 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 the purpose of the examination?
A. “The examination measures my ability to memorize nursing
facts.”
B. “The examination evaluates whether I can provide safe and
effective nursing care.”
C. “The examination determines whether I can independently
diagnose clients.”
D. “The examination focuses mainly on medical terminology.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN examination is designed to determine whether
the candidate can provide safe and effective nursing care at the
entry level of practical/vocational nursing practice.
Option A is incorrect because the examination emphasizes
clinical judgment rather than memorization alone.
Option C is incorrect because diagnosis is not an independent
PN function.
Option D is incorrect because the examination tests nursing
judgment and safety, not terminology alone.
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 the Next
Generation NCLEX®-PN Examination
Question 2
A nursing instructor discusses the “Pyramid to Success” with a
group of PN students. Which action by a student demonstrates
appropriate application of this concept?
A. Studying only difficult topics before the examination
B. Memorizing practice questions without reviewing rationales
C. Using organized study habits and answering practice
questions daily
D. Waiting until the final week before the examination to
review
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes preparation strategies such
as organized study habits, test-taking practice, and review of
rationales to strengthen clinical judgment.
Option A is incorrect because balanced study is necessary.
Option B is incorrect because rationales are important for
