2025 NCLEX‑RN® STUDY VAULT (9TH ED.) –
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
A candidate receives an "Authorization to Test (ATT)" form after
registering for the NCLEX-PN®. What is the primary purpose of
the ATT?
A. Serves as the candidate's official score report after testing
B. Authorizes arrival at the testing center without additional ID
C. Confirms eligibility and allows scheduling of the test
appointment
D. Acts as the candidate’s temporary nursing license until
results are posted
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — the official score (pass/fail) and Candidate
Performance Report (if applicable) are issued after
processing results, not via the ATT.
• B: Incorrect — the ATT does not replace required
identification at the testing center.
, • C: Correct — ATT confirms eligibility to test and provides
the authorization window and instructions to schedule the
exam.
• D: Incorrect — no score/license is issued at testing;
licensure follows state board processes.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Exam
Authorization / Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 2 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
Which statement correctly describes computer adaptive testing
(CAT) for the NCLEX-PN®?
A. The test presents a fixed set of 85 prescheduled items to
every candidate.
B. Each item is selected based on the candidate’s responses to
previous items.
C. Candidates may skip difficult items and return to them later
in CAT.
D. CAT stops once a candidate correctly answers five items in a
row.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT does not give a fixed set of identical
items to every candidate; item selection adapts.
, • B: Correct — CAT algorithms select subsequent items
based on previous responses to estimate ability.
• C: Incorrect — CAT generally does not allow returning to
previous items; navigation is limited.
• D: Incorrect — stopping rules are based on ability
estimation and passing standard, not a fixed streak.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Tag: [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept: Test Format /
Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 3 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
What document provides a candidate with a breakdown of
strengths and weaknesses when available after the NCLEX-PN®?
A. Authorization to Test form
B. Candidate Performance Report (CPR)
C. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) endorsement
D. School transcript of clinical evaluations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — ATT only authorizes testing and scheduling.
• B: Correct — the Candidate Performance Report
summarizes performance across test plan areas (available
to unsuccessful candidates and in accord with board rules).
, • C: Incorrect — NLC relates to multi-state licensure, not
exam performance.
• D: Incorrect — transcripts are educational, not exam
performance reports.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Tag: [Pyramid Point 3 / Priority Concept: Results
Interpretation / Clinical Judgment Skill 6]
Question 4 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
Which statement best describes the Nurse Licensure Compact
(NLC)?
A. A federal law that merges all U.S. state nursing boards into
one board
B. An agreement allowing nurses to practice in other compact
states with one multistate license
C. A separate examination required for nurses who wish to
practice in multiple states
D. A temporary permit granted while waiting for NCLEX-PN®
results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — NLC is not a federal law consolidating
boards; states participate by legislation.
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Question 1 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
A candidate receives an "Authorization to Test (ATT)" form after
registering for the NCLEX-PN®. What is the primary purpose of
the ATT?
A. Serves as the candidate's official score report after testing
B. Authorizes arrival at the testing center without additional ID
C. Confirms eligibility and allows scheduling of the test
appointment
D. Acts as the candidate’s temporary nursing license until
results are posted
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — the official score (pass/fail) and Candidate
Performance Report (if applicable) are issued after
processing results, not via the ATT.
• B: Incorrect — the ATT does not replace required
identification at the testing center.
, • C: Correct — ATT confirms eligibility to test and provides
the authorization window and instructions to schedule the
exam.
• D: Incorrect — no score/license is issued at testing;
licensure follows state board processes.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Tag: [Pyramid Point 1 / Priority Concept: Exam
Authorization / Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 2 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
Which statement correctly describes computer adaptive testing
(CAT) for the NCLEX-PN®?
A. The test presents a fixed set of 85 prescheduled items to
every candidate.
B. Each item is selected based on the candidate’s responses to
previous items.
C. Candidates may skip difficult items and return to them later
in CAT.
D. CAT stops once a candidate correctly answers five items in a
row.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT does not give a fixed set of identical
items to every candidate; item selection adapts.
, • B: Correct — CAT algorithms select subsequent items
based on previous responses to estimate ability.
• C: Incorrect — CAT generally does not allow returning to
previous items; navigation is limited.
• D: Incorrect — stopping rules are based on ability
estimation and passing standard, not a fixed streak.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Tag: [Pyramid Point 2 / Priority Concept: Test Format /
Clinical Judgment Skill 1]
Question 3 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
What document provides a candidate with a breakdown of
strengths and weaknesses when available after the NCLEX-PN®?
A. Authorization to Test form
B. Candidate Performance Report (CPR)
C. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) endorsement
D. School transcript of clinical evaluations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — ATT only authorizes testing and scheduling.
• B: Correct — the Candidate Performance Report
summarizes performance across test plan areas (available
to unsuccessful candidates and in accord with board rules).
, • C: Incorrect — NLC relates to multi-state licensure, not
exam performance.
• D: Incorrect — transcripts are educational, not exam
performance reports.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment —
Management of Care
Tag: [Pyramid Point 3 / Priority Concept: Results
Interpretation / Clinical Judgment Skill 6]
Question 4 (Knowledge — Bloom’s: Knowledge; CJMM:
Recognize)
Which statement best describes the Nurse Licensure Compact
(NLC)?
A. A federal law that merges all U.S. state nursing boards into
one board
B. An agreement allowing nurses to practice in other compact
states with one multistate license
C. A separate examination required for nurses who wish to
practice in multiple states
D. A temporary permit granted while waiting for NCLEX-PN®
results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — NLC is not a federal law consolidating
boards; states participate by legislation.
