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go.lag · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which statements provide accurate information about determination of pass/fail by NCLEX-PN computerized adaptive testing? (Select all that apply.)

a. Only questions testing the application or analysis level of cognition are scored.
b. Each question that appears on the screen must be answered; none can be skipped.
c. Of the more difficult questions asked, 50 must be answered correctly to pass.
d. One's score must be at least 75 of the 205 total questions asked.

Question 2

Which phrases describe the format of the NCLEX-PN examination? (Select all that apply.)

a. Uses multiple choice questions exclusively
b. Includes questions of varying levels of difficulty
c. May have fill-in-the-blank questions
d. Uses charts, tables, and graphics as parts of questions
e. Requires tester to select a single best answer for every question
f. Tests the cognitive levels of knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis
g. Integrates three of the four steps of the nursing process used by LPN/LVNs

jordangronback · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Each question that appears on the screen must be answered in order for the examination to continue. The basis for this is that question selection is based on the correctness of the answer given for the previous question. The computer determines that the candidate has passed when he or she has completed at least 85 questions and it can be determined that the person has correctly answered 50 of the questions with a high index of difficulty. All questions are scored. Not all testers answer the maximum number of questions (205). Seventy-five percent is not used to determine passing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, F
The NCLEX-PN examination includes questions of varying levels of difficulty; it may have fill-in-the-blank questions, charts, tables, and graphics; and it tests the cognitive levels of knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis. Using multiple choice questions exclusively is incorrect, because alternate types of questions are used in the examination. Requiring the tester to select a single best answer for each question is inaccurate, because multiple answers may be correct for some questions. Integrating three of the four steps of the nursing process used by LPN/LVNs is incorrect, because all four steps of the LPN/LVN nursing process are integrated into the examination.