Author Question: Which phrases accurately describe computerized adaptive testing (CAT) as used in the NCLEX-PN ... (Read 134 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which phrases accurately describe computerized adaptive testing (CAT) as used in the NCLEX-PN examination? (Select all that apply.)

a. Selects questions of varying difficulty, depending on previous responses
b. Provides an individualized examination for each tester
c. Requires the tester to answer a minimum of 85 questions
d. Selects an equal number of questions from the four categories of client need
e. Ends testing when 50 of the questions have been answered correctly

Question 2

The content of the NCLEX-PN examination is divided into four Client Needs categories. The Physiological Integrity category includes

a. newborn care.
b. stress management.
c. medical emergencies.
d. accident/error prevention.

ebe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
CAT varies the question difficulty based on previous responses, provides an individualized exam, and requires the tester to answer a minimum of 85 questions. Client needs are not tested equally. The test plan calls for physiological integrity to be weighted more heavily than the other categories. Testing ends when a minimum of 85 questions have been answered and when 50 of the more difficult questions have been answered correctly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Medical emergencies are included in the Client Needs category Physiological Integrity. Newborn care is included in the Client Needs category Health Promotion and Maintenance. Stress management is included in the Client Needs category Psychosocial Integrity. Accident/error prevention is included in the Client Needs category Safe, Effective Care Environment.