2025 NCLEX‑RN® STUDY VAULT (9TH ED.) –
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Chapter: Clinical Judgment and the Next Generation NCLEX
(NGN)-PN® Examination
Topic: Unit I — NCLEX-PN® Exam Preparation
Question 1
Which statement best describes computer adaptive testing
(CAT) as used for the NCLEX-PN®?
A. Each candidate receives the same number of items and
identical test forms.
B. The computer selects items based on the candidate’s
previous answers to estimate ability.
C. The test ends after a fixed time regardless of the candidate’s
performance.
D. CAT allows candidates to review and change earlier answers.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT adapts item difficulty; candidates do
not receive identical forms.
, • B: Correct — CAT algorithms choose items based on prior
responses to estimate ability.
• C: Incorrect — The test may end when pass/fail is
determined, not after a fixed global time.
• D: Incorrect — Candidates cannot return to prior items on
the NCLEX.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Test Mechanics / Priority Concept:
Exam Format / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 2
Before scheduling the NCLEX-PN®, which document must a
candidate receive from the nursing regulatory body to be
eligible to make an appointment?
A. Authorization to Test (ATT) form
B. Candidate Performance Report (CPR)
C. Notice of Intent to Test (NIT)
D. Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — The ATT is issued by the regulatory body and
is required to schedule the exam.
, • B: Incorrect — CPR is issued after testing and reports
performance.
• C: Incorrect — There is no standard document named NIT
for NCLEX scheduling.
• D: Incorrect — A TPP is jurisdiction-specific and not the
required scheduling authorization.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Registration Steps / Priority Concept:
Eligibility Documents / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 3
Which part of the NCLEX-PN® Test Plan most directly
determines the content categories and their relative weight on
the exam?
A. Examination Process section
B. Development of the Test Plan description
C. The Test Plan (blueprint) table of content areas and
percentages
D. Scoring rules for alternate item types
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Examination Process describes
administrative procedures, not content weighting.
, • B: Incorrect — Development explains how the plan was
made but not the final weighting.
• C: Correct — The Test Plan blueprint lists content areas and
their percentage weight.
• D: Incorrect — Scoring rules cover item scoring, not topic
weightings.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Test Design / Priority Concept:
Content Blueprint / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 4
Which candidate would most likely qualify for testing
accommodations?
A. A candidate who requests extended breaks for convenience.
B. A candidate with a documented visual impairment that
affects test-taking.
C. A candidate who missed scheduling dates and requests extra
time.
D. A candidate who prefers a private testing room for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Convenience is not a qualifying disability-
based accommodation.
COMPLETE CHAPTER‑WISE TEST BANK &
CLEAR RATIONALES PDF STUDY GUIDE
TEST BANK
Chapter: Clinical Judgment and the Next Generation NCLEX
(NGN)-PN® Examination
Topic: Unit I — NCLEX-PN® Exam Preparation
Question 1
Which statement best describes computer adaptive testing
(CAT) as used for the NCLEX-PN®?
A. Each candidate receives the same number of items and
identical test forms.
B. The computer selects items based on the candidate’s
previous answers to estimate ability.
C. The test ends after a fixed time regardless of the candidate’s
performance.
D. CAT allows candidates to review and change earlier answers.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — CAT adapts item difficulty; candidates do
not receive identical forms.
, • B: Correct — CAT algorithms choose items based on prior
responses to estimate ability.
• C: Incorrect — The test may end when pass/fail is
determined, not after a fixed global time.
• D: Incorrect — Candidates cannot return to prior items on
the NCLEX.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Test Mechanics / Priority Concept:
Exam Format / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 2
Before scheduling the NCLEX-PN®, which document must a
candidate receive from the nursing regulatory body to be
eligible to make an appointment?
A. Authorization to Test (ATT) form
B. Candidate Performance Report (CPR)
C. Notice of Intent to Test (NIT)
D. Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
• A: Correct — The ATT is issued by the regulatory body and
is required to schedule the exam.
, • B: Incorrect — CPR is issued after testing and reports
performance.
• C: Incorrect — There is no standard document named NIT
for NCLEX scheduling.
• D: Incorrect — A TPP is jurisdiction-specific and not the
required scheduling authorization.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Registration Steps / Priority Concept:
Eligibility Documents / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 3
Which part of the NCLEX-PN® Test Plan most directly
determines the content categories and their relative weight on
the exam?
A. Examination Process section
B. Development of the Test Plan description
C. The Test Plan (blueprint) table of content areas and
percentages
D. Scoring rules for alternate item types
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Examination Process describes
administrative procedures, not content weighting.
, • B: Incorrect — Development explains how the plan was
made but not the final weighting.
• C: Correct — The Test Plan blueprint lists content areas and
their percentage weight.
• D: Incorrect — Scoring rules cover item scoring, not topic
weightings.
Domain: Safe & Effective Care Environment – Management
of Care
Bloom: Knowledge
Tag: [Pyramid Point: Test Design / Priority Concept:
Content Blueprint / Clinical Judgment Skill #1]
Question 4
Which candidate would most likely qualify for testing
accommodations?
A. A candidate who requests extended breaks for convenience.
B. A candidate with a documented visual impairment that
affects test-taking.
C. A candidate who missed scheduling dates and requests extra
time.
D. A candidate who prefers a private testing room for comfort.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• A: Incorrect — Convenience is not a qualifying disability-
based accommodation.
