2025 NCLEX‑RN® STUDY VAULT (9TH ED.) –
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nursing student reviews the NCLEX-PN® test plan to prepare.
Which purpose best describes the NCLEX-PN® Test Plan?
A. Lists every topic that will be asked on the examination.
B. Guides item writers and communicates content areas and
their relative weight.
C. Provides step-by-step strategies to pass the exam.
D. Identifies candidates who are ineligible for testing.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — the Test Plan describes content domains
and relative emphasis, not a comprehensive item list.
• B: Correct — the Test Plan directs item development and
tells candidates which content areas receive more
emphasis.
• C: Incorrect — study strategies are not part of the Test
Plan.
, • D: Incorrect — eligibility criteria are set by boards of
nursing, not the Test Plan.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
CJMM Cognitive Focus: Recognize (identify what the Test
Plan is)
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Exam Blueprint /
Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 2
Which statement best describes computer adaptive testing
(CAT) used by the NCLEX-PN®?
A. All candidates receive the same fixed set of 150 items.
B. The computer selects each item based on prior responses to
estimate ability.
C. Candidates may review and change any previous answer
before submitting.
D. CAT guarantees higher passing rates for candidates who
guess.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT adapts item difficulty; the set is not the
same for all candidates.
• B: Correct — CAT algorithms choose items based on earlier
performance to estimate ability.
, • C: Incorrect — NCLEX does not allow review and change of
earlier items in CAT format.
• D: Incorrect — Guessing does not guarantee improved
outcomes; CAT uses response pattern to estimate ability.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Bloom’s Level: Comprehension
CJMM Cognitive Focus: Recognize
Tag: [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept: Test Format /
Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 3
Which action should a candidate take first after receiving an
Authorization to Test (ATT) email?
A. Attend a test-preparation class.
B. Schedule the exam appointment at an available testing
center.
C. Purchase new study materials.
D. Contact the nursing regulatory body for exam content.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — useful, but scheduling secures the test date
first.
, • B: Correct — the ATT provides the window to schedule;
scheduling should be done promptly to get preferred
dates.
• C: Incorrect — study materials helpful but not the first
action after ATT.
• D: Incorrect — the regulatory body handles licensure;
specific content details are not provided on request.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
CJMM Cognitive Focus: Recognize
Tag: [Pyramid Point 3 / Priority Concept: Authorization &
Scheduling / Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 4
A candidate requests testing accommodations for a
documented disability. Which documentation is most
appropriate to include with the request?
A. A notarized letter from a family member.
B. An outdated high school IEP without recent evaluation.
C. A recent evaluation and clinician's report describing
functional limitations and recommended accommodations.
D. A statement from a friend who witnessed testing difficulties
in the past.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nursing student reviews the NCLEX-PN® test plan to prepare.
Which purpose best describes the NCLEX-PN® Test Plan?
A. Lists every topic that will be asked on the examination.
B. Guides item writers and communicates content areas and
their relative weight.
C. Provides step-by-step strategies to pass the exam.
D. Identifies candidates who are ineligible for testing.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — the Test Plan describes content domains
and relative emphasis, not a comprehensive item list.
• B: Correct — the Test Plan directs item development and
tells candidates which content areas receive more
emphasis.
• C: Incorrect — study strategies are not part of the Test
Plan.
, • D: Incorrect — eligibility criteria are set by boards of
nursing, not the Test Plan.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
CJMM Cognitive Focus: Recognize (identify what the Test
Plan is)
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Exam Blueprint /
Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 2
Which statement best describes computer adaptive testing
(CAT) used by the NCLEX-PN®?
A. All candidates receive the same fixed set of 150 items.
B. The computer selects each item based on prior responses to
estimate ability.
C. Candidates may review and change any previous answer
before submitting.
D. CAT guarantees higher passing rates for candidates who
guess.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT adapts item difficulty; the set is not the
same for all candidates.
• B: Correct — CAT algorithms choose items based on earlier
performance to estimate ability.
, • C: Incorrect — NCLEX does not allow review and change of
earlier items in CAT format.
• D: Incorrect — Guessing does not guarantee improved
outcomes; CAT uses response pattern to estimate ability.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Bloom’s Level: Comprehension
CJMM Cognitive Focus: Recognize
Tag: [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept: Test Format /
Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 3
Which action should a candidate take first after receiving an
Authorization to Test (ATT) email?
A. Attend a test-preparation class.
B. Schedule the exam appointment at an available testing
center.
C. Purchase new study materials.
D. Contact the nursing regulatory body for exam content.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — useful, but scheduling secures the test date
first.
, • B: Correct — the ATT provides the window to schedule;
scheduling should be done promptly to get preferred
dates.
• C: Incorrect — study materials helpful but not the first
action after ATT.
• D: Incorrect — the regulatory body handles licensure;
specific content details are not provided on request.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Bloom’s Level: Knowledge
CJMM Cognitive Focus: Recognize
Tag: [Pyramid Point 3 / Priority Concept: Authorization &
Scheduling / Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 4
A candidate requests testing accommodations for a
documented disability. Which documentation is most
appropriate to include with the request?
A. A notarized letter from a family member.
B. An outdated high school IEP without recent evaluation.
C. A recent evaluation and clinician's report describing
functional limitations and recommended accommodations.
D. A statement from a friend who witnessed testing difficulties
in the past.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
