2025 NCLEX‑RN® STUDY VAULT (9TH ED.) –
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
A candidate is asked to identify the type of scoring used by the
NCLEX-PN computerized exam. Which statement correctly
describes the computer adaptive testing (CAT) process?
A. The exam gives every candidate the same fixed set of 85
multiple-choice questions.
B. CAT selects questions based on the candidate’s previous
answers to estimate ability.
C. The candidate can return to previous questions and change
answers before submitting.
D. The exam uses only case studies; there are no single-item
multiple-choice questions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT does not give the same fixed set of
items to everyone; the item bank is adaptive.
• B: Correct — In CAT, the algorithm selects items to home in
on the candidate’s ability level based on prior responses.
, • C: Incorrect — On NCLEX CAT, candidates cannot go back
to change earlier items; items are presented sequentially.
• D: Incorrect — NGN includes case studies plus single-item
types; it is not only case studies.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Exam Process / Priority Concept: Test
Format / Clinical Judgment Skill #N/A]
Question 2 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
Which document contains the official content areas, client
needs categories, and percentages used by item writers for the
NCLEX-PN?
A. Candidate Performance Report (CPR)
B. NCLEX-PN Test Plan published by NCSBN
C. Authorization to Test (ATT) form
D. State board of nursing practice act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — The CPR gives an individual candidate’s
strengths/weaknesses after testing, not the blueprint.
• B: Correct — The NCSBN NCLEX-PN Test Plan outlines
content categories and item distribution used to develop
the exam. NCSBN
, • C: Incorrect — The ATT form only authorizes scheduling; it
does not contain the test blueprint.
• D: Incorrect — Practice acts define licensure law by state
but do not provide the NCLEX item blueprint.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Test Plan / Priority Concept: Blueprint
Familiarity / Clinical Judgment Skill #N/A]
Question 3 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
Which of the following CJMM steps is described as the
candidate’s recognition of relevant clinical data and
abnormalities?
A. Generating solutions
B. Recognizing cues
C. Prioritizing hypotheses
D. Evaluating outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Generating solutions involves proposing
interventions.
• B: Correct — Recognizing cues is identifying the clinical
data and abnormal findings. NCLEX
, • C: Incorrect — Prioritizing hypotheses is ranking likely
explanations/diagnoses.
• D: Incorrect — Evaluating outcomes assesses the
effectiveness of actions.
Domain: Health Promotion & Maintenance
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: CJMM Steps / Priority Concept: Cue
Identification / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 4 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
A candidate with a documented disability needs testing
accommodations. Which action should the candidate take first?
A. Arrive at the testing center early on test day and request on-
site accommodations.
B. Contact the state board of nursing and the testing vendor to
request accommodations during registration.
C. Bring a letter from a friend describing the disability to the
test center.
D. Assume the testing center will automatically provide
accommodations.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — On-site requests are generally not granted;
accommodations must be arranged in advance.
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
A candidate is asked to identify the type of scoring used by the
NCLEX-PN computerized exam. Which statement correctly
describes the computer adaptive testing (CAT) process?
A. The exam gives every candidate the same fixed set of 85
multiple-choice questions.
B. CAT selects questions based on the candidate’s previous
answers to estimate ability.
C. The candidate can return to previous questions and change
answers before submitting.
D. The exam uses only case studies; there are no single-item
multiple-choice questions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT does not give the same fixed set of
items to everyone; the item bank is adaptive.
• B: Correct — In CAT, the algorithm selects items to home in
on the candidate’s ability level based on prior responses.
, • C: Incorrect — On NCLEX CAT, candidates cannot go back
to change earlier items; items are presented sequentially.
• D: Incorrect — NGN includes case studies plus single-item
types; it is not only case studies.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Exam Process / Priority Concept: Test
Format / Clinical Judgment Skill #N/A]
Question 2 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
Which document contains the official content areas, client
needs categories, and percentages used by item writers for the
NCLEX-PN?
A. Candidate Performance Report (CPR)
B. NCLEX-PN Test Plan published by NCSBN
C. Authorization to Test (ATT) form
D. State board of nursing practice act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — The CPR gives an individual candidate’s
strengths/weaknesses after testing, not the blueprint.
• B: Correct — The NCSBN NCLEX-PN Test Plan outlines
content categories and item distribution used to develop
the exam. NCSBN
, • C: Incorrect — The ATT form only authorizes scheduling; it
does not contain the test blueprint.
• D: Incorrect — Practice acts define licensure law by state
but do not provide the NCLEX item blueprint.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Test Plan / Priority Concept: Blueprint
Familiarity / Clinical Judgment Skill #N/A]
Question 3 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
Which of the following CJMM steps is described as the
candidate’s recognition of relevant clinical data and
abnormalities?
A. Generating solutions
B. Recognizing cues
C. Prioritizing hypotheses
D. Evaluating outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Generating solutions involves proposing
interventions.
• B: Correct — Recognizing cues is identifying the clinical
data and abnormal findings. NCLEX
, • C: Incorrect — Prioritizing hypotheses is ranking likely
explanations/diagnoses.
• D: Incorrect — Evaluating outcomes assesses the
effectiveness of actions.
Domain: Health Promotion & Maintenance
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: CJMM Steps / Priority Concept: Cue
Identification / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 4 (Bloom’s: Knowledge)
A candidate with a documented disability needs testing
accommodations. Which action should the candidate take first?
A. Arrive at the testing center early on test day and request on-
site accommodations.
B. Contact the state board of nursing and the testing vendor to
request accommodations during registration.
C. Bring a letter from a friend describing the disability to the
test center.
D. Assume the testing center will automatically provide
accommodations.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — On-site requests are generally not granted;
accommodations must be arranged in advance.
