Author Question: What is the purpose of the NCLEX-PN? 1. Protect the public. 2. Pass the top 75 percent of test ... (Read 17 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the purpose of the NCLEX-PN?

1. Protect the public.
2. Pass the top 75 percent of test takers.
3. Ensure knowledge of nursing process.
4. Determine whether the nurse is competent to practice.

Question 2

The nurse working in an STI clinic teaches female clients with what STI the importance of regular gynecological examinations and Papanicolaou (Pap) tests?

1. Herpes genitalis
2. Gonorrhea
3. AIDS
4. Human papillomavirus (HPV)

ryhom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The purpose of the NCLEX-PN is to protect the public. Passing the test does not ensure competence but only that minimum standards have been met. There is no set percentage or number of students who will pass.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Clients with HPV are at increased risk of cervical cancer, making it of increased importance that they have regular gynecological examinations to include Pap tests.