CH 28: THE NCLEX-RN EXAMINATION
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Graduates from approved schools of nursing cannot sign their charting as registered nurses (RNs) until
they:
a. pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).
b. provide evidence of mental competency.
c. supply written proof of physical fitness.
d. have signed an employment contract with a health care facility. - Correct Answer - A
A compulsory license requirement must be met to legally practice or work as a registered nurse in any
state or U.S. territory. Licenses are granted only after an applicant has successfully passed the NCLEX-RN
examination.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 486
2. Which statement concerning the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
(NCLEX-RN) examination is correct?
a. Graduates from all three types of nursing programs (diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate
degree) take the same examination.
b. The examination is scored on an interval scale rather than on a pass-fail basis.
c. The examination is offered twice a year in major urban areas.
d. The candidate has the option of choosing a pencil-and-paper format. - Correct Answer - A