2025 NCLEX‑RN® Study Vault (9th Ed.) –
Complete Chapter‑Wise Test Bank & Clear
Rationales PDF Study Guide
TEST BANK
Question 1
Which document must a candidate present at the testing center
in order to be allowed to test on the scheduled day?
A. A photocopy of a government-issued ID and the
Authorization to Test (ATT) email.
B. The original primary government-issued photo ID listed on
the ATT and the ATT confirmation.
C. A school photo ID and a digital copy of the ATT on the
candidate’s phone.
D. A notarized letter from the nursing program and a printed
ATT.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Photocopies are not accepted; testing
centers require original ID.
, • B: Correct — The testing vendor requires the original
primary government-issued photo ID that matches the
name on the ATT plus the ATT confirmation.
• C: Incorrect — A school photo ID is not an acceptable
primary ID for licensing exams; the ATT must be verifiable.
• D: Incorrect — A notarized letter is not an acceptable
substitute for required ID.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care (CJMM: Recognize cues)
Bloom: Knowledge. [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept:
Authorization & ID / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 2
What is the primary advantage of computer adaptive testing
(CAT) used by the NCLEX-PN?
A. It reduces the number of content areas tested.
B. It adjusts item difficulty based on the candidate’s responses.
C. It allows candidates to return to skipped questions.
D. It guarantees the same questions for every candidate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT does not reduce content areas; it
samples across the test plan.
• B: Correct — CAT selects subsequent items based on prior
responses to estimate ability efficiently.
, • C: Incorrect — CAT typically does not allow returning to
previous items.
• D: Incorrect — CAT provides different items tailored to
ability; it does not give identical tests.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care (CJMM: Recognize cues)
Bloom: Knowledge. [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept:
Test Mechanics / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 3
Which agency is responsible for developing the NCLEX-PN test
plan and prescribing test content?
A. NCLEX Board of Review.
B. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
C. American Nurses Credentialing Commission (ANCC).
D. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — There is no NCLEX Board of Review by that
name responsible for the test plan.
• B: Correct — NCSBN develops and publishes the NCLEX
test plans and test content.
• C: Incorrect — ANCC certifies specialty nursing credentials,
not the NCLEX.
, • D: Incorrect — CCNE is an accreditation body for nursing
programs, not the NCLEX test developer.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care (CJMM: Recognize cues)
Bloom: Knowledge. [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept:
Test Development / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 4
A candidate with a documented disability requests testing
accommodations. What is the nurse educator’s best instruction
to the candidate about when to apply?
A. Apply after scheduling the appointment at the testing center.
B. Submit accommodation documentation to the licensing
board or test vendor as early as possible before the ATT.
C. Wait until the day of testing and ask the test center proctor
for accommodations.
D. Bring the documentation to the testing center on test day;
the center will handle approval.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Accommodations must be approved before
testing; applying after scheduling may delay approval.
• B: Correct — Candidates should submit required
documentation early to the board/test vendor so
accommodations can be authorized before testing.
Complete Chapter‑Wise Test Bank & Clear
Rationales PDF Study Guide
TEST BANK
Question 1
Which document must a candidate present at the testing center
in order to be allowed to test on the scheduled day?
A. A photocopy of a government-issued ID and the
Authorization to Test (ATT) email.
B. The original primary government-issued photo ID listed on
the ATT and the ATT confirmation.
C. A school photo ID and a digital copy of the ATT on the
candidate’s phone.
D. A notarized letter from the nursing program and a printed
ATT.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Photocopies are not accepted; testing
centers require original ID.
, • B: Correct — The testing vendor requires the original
primary government-issued photo ID that matches the
name on the ATT plus the ATT confirmation.
• C: Incorrect — A school photo ID is not an acceptable
primary ID for licensing exams; the ATT must be verifiable.
• D: Incorrect — A notarized letter is not an acceptable
substitute for required ID.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care (CJMM: Recognize cues)
Bloom: Knowledge. [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept:
Authorization & ID / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 2
What is the primary advantage of computer adaptive testing
(CAT) used by the NCLEX-PN?
A. It reduces the number of content areas tested.
B. It adjusts item difficulty based on the candidate’s responses.
C. It allows candidates to return to skipped questions.
D. It guarantees the same questions for every candidate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT does not reduce content areas; it
samples across the test plan.
• B: Correct — CAT selects subsequent items based on prior
responses to estimate ability efficiently.
, • C: Incorrect — CAT typically does not allow returning to
previous items.
• D: Incorrect — CAT provides different items tailored to
ability; it does not give identical tests.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care (CJMM: Recognize cues)
Bloom: Knowledge. [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept:
Test Mechanics / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 3
Which agency is responsible for developing the NCLEX-PN test
plan and prescribing test content?
A. NCLEX Board of Review.
B. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
C. American Nurses Credentialing Commission (ANCC).
D. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — There is no NCLEX Board of Review by that
name responsible for the test plan.
• B: Correct — NCSBN develops and publishes the NCLEX
test plans and test content.
• C: Incorrect — ANCC certifies specialty nursing credentials,
not the NCLEX.
, • D: Incorrect — CCNE is an accreditation body for nursing
programs, not the NCLEX test developer.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care (CJMM: Recognize cues)
Bloom: Knowledge. [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept:
Test Development / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 4
A candidate with a documented disability requests testing
accommodations. What is the nurse educator’s best instruction
to the candidate about when to apply?
A. Apply after scheduling the appointment at the testing center.
B. Submit accommodation documentation to the licensing
board or test vendor as early as possible before the ATT.
C. Wait until the day of testing and ask the test center proctor
for accommodations.
D. Bring the documentation to the testing center on test day;
the center will handle approval.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Accommodations must be approved before
testing; applying after scheduling may delay approval.
• B: Correct — Candidates should submit required
documentation early to the board/test vendor so
accommodations can be authorized before testing.
