Chapter 18: Prepare Now to Pass NCLEX-RN®
Claywell: LPN to RN Transitions
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nursing student is giving a presentation on the different organizations that support nurses.
She has an adequate understanding of the American Nurses Association when she states, “The
American Nurses Association
a. sets the guidelines for entrance into nursing programs.”
b. represents and advocates for nurses.”
c. evaluates and updates licensure exams.”
d. determines who is eligible to take the NCLEX exam.”
ANS: B
The American Nurses Association represents and advocates for nurses. The National Council
of State Boards of Nursing evaluates and updates licensure exams to ensure that all nurses
who enter into practice meet the minimum requirement for knowledge and skills. Individual
schools of nursing set the guidelines for entrance into nursing programs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: Evolution of the NCLEX-RN® Exam
2. A graduate nurse is submitting documentation so that she may take the NCLEX-RN within a
few months. Which action shows an understanding of the content of the most updated test
plan?
a. Spending additional study time reviewing health promotion and maintenance
b. Taking a cardiology courseNbefore the exam
c. Reviewing notes from previous nursing classes
d. Setting aside time to study pathophysiology of the brain
ANS: A
The graduate nurse should be aware that the most updated NCLEX-RN test plan will cover
health promotion and maintenance, among other areas.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: NCLEX-RN® Test Plan
3. A faculty member is discussing question types found on NCLEX. The faculty member knows
that students need more teaching about question types if they select which question type?
a. Fill-in-the-blank
b. Multiple choice
c. Essay
d. Completing calculations
ANS: C
Candidates will be asked to answer types of questions such as fill-in-the-blank, multiple
choice, and drug calculations. Candidates will not be asked to write answers in essay format.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: NCLEX-RN®–Style Test Items
, 4. A student is a month into her LPN-RN program. She realizes that proper studying is key to
success and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. What would be the most appropriate action for the
student to take when it comes to studying?
a. She should begin studying at the beginning of her program.
b. She should wait until she learns more about becoming an RN.
c. She should begin studying after graduation so that she retains information better.
d. She does not have to study for the exam at all; she will learn everything in class.
ANS: A
The student should begin studying for the NCLEX-RN at the beginning of her program in
order to be the most prepared to take the exam on graduation. She should not wait until the
end of her program to begin studying or assume that she will retain all information from class
alone to pass the exam successfully.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Prepare for the NCLEX-RN.
TOP: Evidence-Based Strategies for Testing Success
5. Every 3 years the NCSBN conducts practice analysis to determine the expectations for entry
level nurses who are newly licensed. The nurse manager understands and can state that
nursing care activities are analyzed in relation to all of the following except
a. frequency of performance.
b. time commitment.
c. impact on maintaining client safety.
d. client care setting where the activities are performed.
ANS: B
Frequency of performance, impact on maintaining client safety, and client care setting where
the activities are performed areNanalyzed by the NCSBN. The time commitment of nursing
care is not one of the activities that are analyzed by the NCSBN.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: Computer Adaptive Testing
6. A student is studying the KATTS Framework in class. She has offered to tutor a friend who is
struggling to grasp the concept of the framework. She knows that her teaching has been
effective when her friend states that the KATTS Framework consists of all of the following,
except
a. knowledge base.
b. anxiety control.
c. time management skills.
d. test-taking skills.
ANS: C
The KATTS Framework focuses on knowledge base, anxiety control, and test-taking skills for
success.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Apply evidence-based strategies to achieve NCLEX-RN success.
TOP: KATTS Framework
7. When taking an exam the student remains positive, steady, and able to handle tensions that
build. The course instructor interprets the student’s behavior as
Claywell: LPN to RN Transitions
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nursing student is giving a presentation on the different organizations that support nurses.
She has an adequate understanding of the American Nurses Association when she states, “The
American Nurses Association
a. sets the guidelines for entrance into nursing programs.”
b. represents and advocates for nurses.”
c. evaluates and updates licensure exams.”
d. determines who is eligible to take the NCLEX exam.”
ANS: B
The American Nurses Association represents and advocates for nurses. The National Council
of State Boards of Nursing evaluates and updates licensure exams to ensure that all nurses
who enter into practice meet the minimum requirement for knowledge and skills. Individual
schools of nursing set the guidelines for entrance into nursing programs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: Evolution of the NCLEX-RN® Exam
2. A graduate nurse is submitting documentation so that she may take the NCLEX-RN within a
few months. Which action shows an understanding of the content of the most updated test
plan?
a. Spending additional study time reviewing health promotion and maintenance
b. Taking a cardiology courseNbefore the exam
c. Reviewing notes from previous nursing classes
d. Setting aside time to study pathophysiology of the brain
ANS: A
The graduate nurse should be aware that the most updated NCLEX-RN test plan will cover
health promotion and maintenance, among other areas.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: NCLEX-RN® Test Plan
3. A faculty member is discussing question types found on NCLEX. The faculty member knows
that students need more teaching about question types if they select which question type?
a. Fill-in-the-blank
b. Multiple choice
c. Essay
d. Completing calculations
ANS: C
Candidates will be asked to answer types of questions such as fill-in-the-blank, multiple
choice, and drug calculations. Candidates will not be asked to write answers in essay format.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: NCLEX-RN®–Style Test Items
, 4. A student is a month into her LPN-RN program. She realizes that proper studying is key to
success and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. What would be the most appropriate action for the
student to take when it comes to studying?
a. She should begin studying at the beginning of her program.
b. She should wait until she learns more about becoming an RN.
c. She should begin studying after graduation so that she retains information better.
d. She does not have to study for the exam at all; she will learn everything in class.
ANS: A
The student should begin studying for the NCLEX-RN at the beginning of her program in
order to be the most prepared to take the exam on graduation. She should not wait until the
end of her program to begin studying or assume that she will retain all information from class
alone to pass the exam successfully.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Prepare for the NCLEX-RN.
TOP: Evidence-Based Strategies for Testing Success
5. Every 3 years the NCSBN conducts practice analysis to determine the expectations for entry
level nurses who are newly licensed. The nurse manager understands and can state that
nursing care activities are analyzed in relation to all of the following except
a. frequency of performance.
b. time commitment.
c. impact on maintaining client safety.
d. client care setting where the activities are performed.
ANS: B
Frequency of performance, impact on maintaining client safety, and client care setting where
the activities are performed areNanalyzed by the NCSBN. The time commitment of nursing
care is not one of the activities that are analyzed by the NCSBN.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application OBJ: Discuss the development of the NCLEX-RN®.
TOP: Computer Adaptive Testing
6. A student is studying the KATTS Framework in class. She has offered to tutor a friend who is
struggling to grasp the concept of the framework. She knows that her teaching has been
effective when her friend states that the KATTS Framework consists of all of the following,
except
a. knowledge base.
b. anxiety control.
c. time management skills.
d. test-taking skills.
ANS: C
The KATTS Framework focuses on knowledge base, anxiety control, and test-taking skills for
success.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Apply evidence-based strategies to achieve NCLEX-RN success.
TOP: KATTS Framework
7. When taking an exam the student remains positive, steady, and able to handle tensions that
build. The course instructor interprets the student’s behavior as
