Prior to taking the NCLEX-PN examination, candidates sign a ...

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Prior to taking the NCLEX-PN examination, candidates sign a confidentiality clause. A candidate would be in violation of terms of confidentiality when doing which of the following?
 
  a. The candidate asks the examination proctor a question.
  b. The candidate informs others that she has taken the exam.
  c. The candidate discusses the exam with his instructor.
  d. The candidate refrains from discussing the exam with others.

Question 2

The requirement for taking the NCLEX-PN examination that is universal to every U.S. state and territory is
 
  a. the ability to pay fees using a major credit card.
  b. holding a valid temporary work permit.
  c. a conviction-free legal record.
  d. completion of a PN/VN program.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Candidates signs an NCLEX-PN examination confidentiality clause prior to testing. Dr. Tom O'Neill, associate director, NCLEX-PN examination, states that, technically if students were to discuss the exam with an instructor, they would be in violation of the terms of confidentiality' they must agree to before they take the exam. These terms include not disclosing the content of the examination items before, during, or after the examination. Legal action could be taken against candidates that break the NCLEX-PN confidentiality clause, including criminal prosecution and civil litigation as well as other administrative disciplinary action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
One cannot apply to any state board of nursing and receive permission to take the NCLEX-PN until program completion has been certified by the school of nursing. Taking the NCLEX-PN examination is not contingent on any of the other options.