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 NCLEX-PN examination?
A. “The examination determines whether I can independently
practice as a registered nurse.”
B. “The examination measures whether I have the minimum
knowledge needed for safe practical nursing practice.”
C. “The examination tests only memorization of nursing facts
and terminology.”
D. “The examination focuses mainly on advanced nursing
specialization.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN examination is designed to determine whether
the candidate possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to practice safely and effectively as an entry-
level practical/vocational nurse.
• A is incorrect because the examination is for PN licensure,
not RN practice.
• C is incorrect because the exam emphasizes clinical
judgment and safe decision-making, not memorization
alone.
• D is incorrect because the NCLEX-PN evaluates entry-level
competence, not specialization.
, 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 NGN-PN Examination
Question 2
A nursing instructor discusses the “Pyramid to Success” for
NCLEX-PN preparation. Which student action best reflects use
of the pyramid model?
A. Studying only medication lists the week before the
examination
B. Reviewing content while practicing questions and
maintaining healthy habits
C. Focusing only on test-taking strategies and avoiding content
review
D. Memorizing rationales without identifying weak content
areas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes multiple components of
preparation, including content review, practice questions, test-
taking skills, self-assessment, and healthy physical and
emotional habits.
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 NCLEX-PN examination?
A. “The examination determines whether I can independently
practice as a registered nurse.”
B. “The examination measures whether I have the minimum
knowledge needed for safe practical nursing practice.”
C. “The examination tests only memorization of nursing facts
and terminology.”
D. “The examination focuses mainly on advanced nursing
specialization.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The NCLEX-PN examination is designed to determine whether
the candidate possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to practice safely and effectively as an entry-
level practical/vocational nurse.
• A is incorrect because the examination is for PN licensure,
not RN practice.
• C is incorrect because the exam emphasizes clinical
judgment and safe decision-making, not memorization
alone.
• D is incorrect because the NCLEX-PN evaluates entry-level
competence, not specialization.
, 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 NGN-PN Examination
Question 2
A nursing instructor discusses the “Pyramid to Success” for
NCLEX-PN preparation. Which student action best reflects use
of the pyramid model?
A. Studying only medication lists the week before the
examination
B. Reviewing content while practicing questions and
maintaining healthy habits
C. Focusing only on test-taking strategies and avoiding content
review
D. Memorizing rationales without identifying weak content
areas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
The Pyramid to Success emphasizes multiple components of
preparation, including content review, practice questions, test-
taking skills, self-assessment, and healthy physical and
emotional habits.
