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 computer adaptive testing (CAT)?
A. “Every candidate receives the same number of questions.”
B. “The test becomes easier if I answer questions incorrectly.”
C. “The computer selects questions based on my previous
answers.”
D. “All questions on the exam are weighted equally regardless
of difficulty.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN uses computer adaptive testing (CAT), meaning
the computer selects each new question based on the
candidate’s performance on previous questions. The
examination adapts to the test-taker’s ability level.
Option A is incorrect because the number of questions varies
among candidates.
Option B is incorrect because the examination adjusts to
determine competence rather than simply becoming easier.
Option D is incorrect because question difficulty changes
throughout the examination.
Client Needs Category:
Safe and Effective Care Environment
, Cognitive Level:
Recall
Source:
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN®
Examination, 9th Edition — Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment and the
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-PN® Examination
Question 2
A nurse preparing for the NCLEX-PN examination asks the
instructor about the “Pyramid to Success.” Which factor should
the instructor identify as essential for examination preparation?
A. Memorizing all nursing procedures
B. Developing effective study and self-care habits
C. Avoiding practice questions before the examination
D. Studying only difficult content areas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes organized preparation,
healthy habits, stress management, and effective study
techniques to promote NCLEX success.
Option A is incorrect because memorization alone is insufficient
for NCLEX success.
Option C is incorrect because practice questions improve test-
taking ability.
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 computer adaptive testing (CAT)?
A. “Every candidate receives the same number of questions.”
B. “The test becomes easier if I answer questions incorrectly.”
C. “The computer selects questions based on my previous
answers.”
D. “All questions on the exam are weighted equally regardless
of difficulty.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN uses computer adaptive testing (CAT), meaning
the computer selects each new question based on the
candidate’s performance on previous questions. The
examination adapts to the test-taker’s ability level.
Option A is incorrect because the number of questions varies
among candidates.
Option B is incorrect because the examination adjusts to
determine competence rather than simply becoming easier.
Option D is incorrect because question difficulty changes
throughout the examination.
Client Needs Category:
Safe and Effective Care Environment
, Cognitive Level:
Recall
Source:
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN®
Examination, 9th Edition — Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment and the
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-PN® Examination
Question 2
A nurse preparing for the NCLEX-PN examination asks the
instructor about the “Pyramid to Success.” Which factor should
the instructor identify as essential for examination preparation?
A. Memorizing all nursing procedures
B. Developing effective study and self-care habits
C. Avoiding practice questions before the examination
D. Studying only difficult content areas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes organized preparation,
healthy habits, stress management, and effective study
techniques to promote NCLEX success.
Option A is incorrect because memorization alone is insufficient
for NCLEX success.
Option C is incorrect because practice questions improve test-
taking ability.
