2025 NCLEX‑RN® STUDY VAULT (9TH ED.) –
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1
A candidate asks when the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) first
began being administered to measure clinical judgment using
case studies. Which response is correct?
A. April 1, 2023
B. January 1, 2022
C. July 1, 2024
D. It has not yet been implemented
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — NGN launched April 1, 2023 with case studies
and new item types to measure clinical judgment. NCLEX
• B: Incorrect — January 1, 2022 is not the NGN launch date.
• C: Incorrect — July 1, 2024 is incorrect.
• D: Incorrect — NGN has been implemented.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
, Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Exam Basics / CJ
Skill 1]
Question 2
Which document should a candidate consult for the official
content breakdown, item formats, and clinical judgment
expectations for NCLEX-PN?
A. NCLEX-PN Test Plan (NCSBN)
B. A commercial review book only
C. An online forum of test takers
D. A random study blog
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — The official NCLEX-PN Test Plan from NCSBN
provides the content blueprint and CJMM guidance.
NCSBN+1
• B: Incorrect — Review books help but are secondary
sources.
• C: Incorrect — Forums are informal and not authoritative.
• D: Incorrect — Random blogs are not official sources.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Test Plan / CJ Skill
1]
,Question 3
Which of the following best describes a “case study” on the
NGN?
A. A clinical vignette with six linked items measuring CJMM
domains
B. A single recall question about a medication dose
C. An essay submitted after the exam
D. A computer tutorial before testing begins
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — NGN case studies are item sets (typically six
items) that each map to the six CJMM functions. NCSBN+1
• B: Incorrect — Case studies are multi-item, not a single
recall question.
• C: Incorrect — Essays are not part of the NCLEX.
• D: Incorrect — Tutorials may exist but aren’t NGN case
studies.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Comprehension
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: NGN Structure /
CJ Skill 1]
, Question 4
Which function is NOT one of the six CJMM functions?
A. Recognize cues
B. Analyze cues
C. Prescribe medications
D. Evaluate outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Recognize cues is CJMM function 1. NCLEX
• B: Incorrect — Analyze cues is CJMM function 2.
• C: Correct — Prescribing medications is not one of the
CJMM functions (it may be an action but not a CJMM
domain).
• D: Incorrect — Evaluate outcomes is CJMM function 6.
Domain: Physiological Integrity – Reduction of Risk
Potential
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept: CJMM Functions /
CJ Skill 1]
Question 5 (Select-all-that-apply)
Which actions are appropriate candidate behaviors on the day
of the NCLEX examination? (Select all that apply.)
A. Arrive at testing center with required ID and ATT form
B. Bring personal phone into testing room and use it during
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1
A candidate asks when the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) first
began being administered to measure clinical judgment using
case studies. Which response is correct?
A. April 1, 2023
B. January 1, 2022
C. July 1, 2024
D. It has not yet been implemented
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — NGN launched April 1, 2023 with case studies
and new item types to measure clinical judgment. NCLEX
• B: Incorrect — January 1, 2022 is not the NGN launch date.
• C: Incorrect — July 1, 2024 is incorrect.
• D: Incorrect — NGN has been implemented.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
, Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Exam Basics / CJ
Skill 1]
Question 2
Which document should a candidate consult for the official
content breakdown, item formats, and clinical judgment
expectations for NCLEX-PN?
A. NCLEX-PN Test Plan (NCSBN)
B. A commercial review book only
C. An online forum of test takers
D. A random study blog
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — The official NCLEX-PN Test Plan from NCSBN
provides the content blueprint and CJMM guidance.
NCSBN+1
• B: Incorrect — Review books help but are secondary
sources.
• C: Incorrect — Forums are informal and not authoritative.
• D: Incorrect — Random blogs are not official sources.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Test Plan / CJ Skill
1]
,Question 3
Which of the following best describes a “case study” on the
NGN?
A. A clinical vignette with six linked items measuring CJMM
domains
B. A single recall question about a medication dose
C. An essay submitted after the exam
D. A computer tutorial before testing begins
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — NGN case studies are item sets (typically six
items) that each map to the six CJMM functions. NCSBN+1
• B: Incorrect — Case studies are multi-item, not a single
recall question.
• C: Incorrect — Essays are not part of the NCLEX.
• D: Incorrect — Tutorials may exist but aren’t NGN case
studies.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom’s: Comprehension
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: NGN Structure /
CJ Skill 1]
, Question 4
Which function is NOT one of the six CJMM functions?
A. Recognize cues
B. Analyze cues
C. Prescribe medications
D. Evaluate outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Recognize cues is CJMM function 1. NCLEX
• B: Incorrect — Analyze cues is CJMM function 2.
• C: Correct — Prescribing medications is not one of the
CJMM functions (it may be an action but not a CJMM
domain).
• D: Incorrect — Evaluate outcomes is CJMM function 6.
Domain: Physiological Integrity – Reduction of Risk
Potential
Bloom’s: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept: CJMM Functions /
CJ Skill 1]
Question 5 (Select-all-that-apply)
Which actions are appropriate candidate behaviors on the day
of the NCLEX examination? (Select all that apply.)
A. Arrive at testing center with required ID and ATT form
B. Bring personal phone into testing room and use it during
