NR 103: Week 7 NCLEX Readiness & Career Planning 2026
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1. What does CAT stand for in the context of the NCLEX examination?
A. Computerized Analytical Testing
B. Computerized Adaptive Testing
C. Clinical Application Tool
D. Critical Assessment Technique
Answer: B
Rationale: NCLEX uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), which adjusts the difficulty
of questions based on the test-taker’s performance.
2. Which of Benner’s stages of clinical competence characterizes a new nursing
graduate?
A. Novice
B. Proficient
C. Expert
D. Competent
Answer: A
Rationale: A new graduate is typically at the ‘Novice’ stage, relying on rules and having
limited experience in clinical situations.
,3. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
A. To provide federal oversight of state nursing boards
B. To eliminate the need for the NCLEX exam
C. To standardize nursing salaries nationwide
D. To allow nurses to practice in multiple states with one license
Answer: D
Rationale: The NLC allows a nurse to have one multistate license with the ability to
practice in their home state and other compact states.
4. When preparing a professional resume, what is the recommended order for
listing experience?
A. Chronological order starting from the first job
B. Alphabetical order by employer name
C. Reverse chronological order
D. Order of personal preference
Answer: C
Rationale: Resumes should use reverse chronological order, listing the most recent
experience first.
5. Which document defines the legal scope of nursing practice within a specific
state?
A. ANA Code of Ethics
B. Nurse Practice Act
C. Hospital Policy Manual
D. The NCLEX Candidate Bulletin
Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is the state law that defines the scope of practice
and responsibilities for nurses.
, 6. Which of the following is an example of a ‘soft skill’ important for nursing
interviews?
A. Proficiency in IV insertion
B. Knowledge of pharmacology
C. Wound care certification
D. Effective communication
Answer: D
Rationale: Soft skills refer to interpersonal qualities like communication, teamwork, and
empathy, rather than technical clinical skills.
7. What is the minimum number of questions a candidate can receive on the
NCLEX-RN?
A. 85
B. 75
C. 60
D. 100
Answer: A
Rationale: As per the most recent NGN updates, the minimum number of items is 85.
8. In the ‘STAR’ method of interviewing, what does the ‘R’ stand for?
A. Responsibility
B. Review
C. Reaction
D. Results
Answer: D
Rationale: STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
|Chamberlain
1. What does CAT stand for in the context of the NCLEX examination?
A. Computerized Analytical Testing
B. Computerized Adaptive Testing
C. Clinical Application Tool
D. Critical Assessment Technique
Answer: B
Rationale: NCLEX uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), which adjusts the difficulty
of questions based on the test-taker’s performance.
2. Which of Benner’s stages of clinical competence characterizes a new nursing
graduate?
A. Novice
B. Proficient
C. Expert
D. Competent
Answer: A
Rationale: A new graduate is typically at the ‘Novice’ stage, relying on rules and having
limited experience in clinical situations.
,3. What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?
A. To provide federal oversight of state nursing boards
B. To eliminate the need for the NCLEX exam
C. To standardize nursing salaries nationwide
D. To allow nurses to practice in multiple states with one license
Answer: D
Rationale: The NLC allows a nurse to have one multistate license with the ability to
practice in their home state and other compact states.
4. When preparing a professional resume, what is the recommended order for
listing experience?
A. Chronological order starting from the first job
B. Alphabetical order by employer name
C. Reverse chronological order
D. Order of personal preference
Answer: C
Rationale: Resumes should use reverse chronological order, listing the most recent
experience first.
5. Which document defines the legal scope of nursing practice within a specific
state?
A. ANA Code of Ethics
B. Nurse Practice Act
C. Hospital Policy Manual
D. The NCLEX Candidate Bulletin
Answer: B
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is the state law that defines the scope of practice
and responsibilities for nurses.
, 6. Which of the following is an example of a ‘soft skill’ important for nursing
interviews?
A. Proficiency in IV insertion
B. Knowledge of pharmacology
C. Wound care certification
D. Effective communication
Answer: D
Rationale: Soft skills refer to interpersonal qualities like communication, teamwork, and
empathy, rather than technical clinical skills.
7. What is the minimum number of questions a candidate can receive on the
NCLEX-RN?
A. 85
B. 75
C. 60
D. 100
Answer: A
Rationale: As per the most recent NGN updates, the minimum number of items is 85.
8. In the ‘STAR’ method of interviewing, what does the ‘R’ stand for?
A. Responsibility
B. Review
C. Reaction
D. Results
Answer: D
Rationale: STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
