Question 1

The NCLEX-RN exam has how many questions?
A)50 to 300
B)75 to 265
C)100 to 450
D)125 to 500

Accepted Answer

Nursing candidates who take the NCLEX-RN exam will receive between 75 and 265 questions.Fifteen of these questions are usually being piloted to decide whether they should be used for future exams.

Question 2

Just as there are certain components that should be included in cover letters,there are also those that should not be used.Which of the following is not correct regarding what should not be included in cover letters?
A)name signed in nonblack ink or blue ink
B)repeating information
C)nonindented paragraphs
D)more than one page in length

Accepted Answer

Some elements that should not be included when formatting a cover letter are: signature in any color other than black ink,repeating information,indented paragraphs,and more than one page in length.

Question 3

A new hire would expect to receive information on _____ during a unit-specific orientation.
A)benefits
B)IV pumps
C)patient safety standards
D)CPR

Accepted Answer

Unit-specific orientation focuses upon information and competencies that a new nurse or new hire needs to safely care for the diagnoses and ages of the patients on the assigned unit.Some elements in this type of unit-specific orientation include: unit specific policies and procedures including IV pump usage,and acquisition and use of paperwork needed for new admissions and discharges.Benefits,CPR validation,and patient safety standards are generally covered during the general orientation.

Question 4

Including personal attributes in your résumé that illustrate your abilities as an effective team player,continuous learner,and consistent performer will show potential employers that you may be a good fit for their organization.Which of the following is not a correct attribute?
A)attention to detail
B)seeking out learning opportunities
C)reliability in attendance and punctuality
D)resistance in resolving conflict

Accepted Answer

Personal attributes that highlight one's capabilities in certain positive employment skills enhance a job seeker's potential.Some of these positive attributes include: attention to detail,seeking out learning opportunities,reliability in attendance and punctuality,being a team player performing therapeutic nursing interventions,providing a safe and comfortable environment for patient,and demonstrating resilience (not resistance)in resolving conflict.

Question 5

Components for organizing a review for the NCLEX-RN exam are listed below.Which of the following is not usually an area to concentrate on for this exam review?
A)NCLEX knowledge review
B)NCLEX test question practice
C)test anxiety control
D)reread of all of your nursing textbooks

Accepted Answer

Three areas to concentrate on for those who are preparing to take the NCLEX-RN exam are: NCLEX knowledge review,NCLEX test question practice,and test anxiety control.Rereading all of your textbooks can be time-consuming and will not help you to focus upon critical areas found in the exam.

Question 6

Qualities of a good resume include all of the following except:
A)highlights your experiences
B)highlights your skills
C)provides your credentials
D)detailed and specific

Accepted Answer

Good resumes include a variety of specific elements that make them good.Some of these elements are; skills and experiences are highlighted,credentials are provided,and they are brief and specific (not detailed or long).

Question 7

Which of the following areas contains the bulk of the questions on the NCLEX-RN exam?
A)safe, effective care environment
B)physiological integrity
C)psychological integrity
D)health promotion and maintenance

Accepted Answer

Between 43% and 67% of the questions on the NCLEX-RN exam concern physiological integrity.This section includes subcategories such as basic care and comfort,pharmacological and parenteral therapies,reduction of risk potential,and physiological adaptation.

Question 8

There are a variety of methods that can be used in planning and implementing an effective job search.Which of the following is not usually a productive method to use for job searches?
A)networking through family, friends, and acquaintances
B)reviewing positions listed on hospitals Websites
C)attending job fairs
D)showing up at as many hospitals as you can and asking for a job

Accepted Answer

There are a number of effective methods that you can incorporate into your plan for implementing a job search.Some of these include: 1)networking through family,friends,and acquaintances,2)reviewing positions listed in the newspaper (also via Internet searches,recruitment agencies,and Websites),and 3)attending a job fair.Showing up at as many hospitals as you can and asking for a job is not a productive means of job searching,even though one may stumble upon a position inadvertently.It is best to do a preliminary search and research any targeted facilities before contacting them.

Question 9

In order to structure a good review for your NCLEX-RN exam,you should identify your strengths and weaknesses,and utilize certain suggestions for doing so.Which of the following is not usually one of these suggestions?
A)use your intuitive knowledge of what you know and do not know
B)complete a self-needs analysis
C)establish a schedule that allows you to completely cover all material to be learned
D)purchase one of the NCLEX-RN review books and use it

Accepted Answer

There are a number of ways to structure a good review for the NCLEX-RN exam.Some of these include: 1)complete a self-needs analysis,2)establish a schedule that allows you to completely cover all material to be learned,3)purchase one of the NCLEX-RN review books and use it,and 4)if you took an exit exam from your school,note strengths and weaknesses that were identified on the exam and look carefully at the elements of the NCLEX-RN test plan.Relying upon your intuitive knowledge of what you do and don't know may leave gaps in material that need to be covered,and is not a sound method of formulating a good review plan.

Question 10

When should the STAR format be used in interviews?
A)when recalling behaviors in specific situations
B)as an initial format for starting an interview dialogue
C)to enhance strengths and weaknesses
D)when discussing goals and values

Accepted Answer

The STAR format,when used in interviews,can be beneficial to help nurses remember details and behaviors associated with specific situations.The acronym STAR stands for: Specifics (what occurred),Task (the problem or issue),Action (what you did),and Result (result of the action).

Question 11

A variety of performance feedback mechanisms and tools exist.Which of the following is not a performance feedback mechanism a new nurse may encounter?
A)365-degree feedback
B)preceptor feedback
C)formal performance feedback
D)informal performance feedback

Accepted Answer

Performance feedback can take many forms.Some formats that new nurses may encounter are: 360-degree feedback (not 365-degree feedback),preceptor feedback (feedback from one's preceptor during the orientation period),formal performance feedback (regular formalized performance evaluation to maintain accreditation),and informal performance feedback (feedback from nurses and other professionals you work with).

Question 12

The NCLEX-RN exam covers knowledge and patient care needs in a number of categories.Which of the following is not one of these categories?
A)safe, effective care environment
B)physiologic integrity
C)psychological integrity
D)health promotion and maintenance

Accepted Answer

The NCLEX-RN exam test plan covers knowledge in a number of categories.Some of these categories are: safe,effective care environment,physiologic integrity (not psychological integrity),and health promotion and maintenance.

Question 13

Why is a cover letter important?
A)it can be one of your first marketing strategies
B)it is a good way to get your "foot in the door"
C)it can be used to detail your accomplishments
D)it can be used in lieu of a resume

Accepted Answer

Cover letters are one of the first opportunities you have to present yourself to a potential employer.They are good marketing and advertising techniques,and should be worded very carefully and precisely.

Question 14

What percent of NCLEX-RN exam test questions are related to the management of care?
A)16%-22%
B)10%-16%
C)13%-19%
D)8%-14%

Accepted Answer

The NCLEX-RN exam test plan includes questions from the four primary categories of patient care with various subcategories located in each category.Under the safe and effective care environment category,the subcategory of management of care makes up 16%-22% of the NCLEX-RN test questions.Safety and infection control questions make up 8%-14%,risk reduction makes up 10%-16%,pharmacology makes up 13%-19%,and psychosocial integrity questions are 6%-12%.

Question 15

Some of these questions may be asked during an interview situation.Which of the following do you not need to answer?
A)Why do you want to work here?
B)What would your references say?
C)What are your strengths?
D)Do you have childcare arrangements

Accepted Answer

Questions concerning family relationships,such as your marital status or children,cannot legally be asked during interviews.Other topics that are not considered legal include: questions related to your membership in social organizations,political or sexual orientation,cultural heritage,or health and medical history.

Question 16

Several components are vital for an effective cover letter.Which of the following is one of these components?
A)one page in length
B)detailed commercial about yourself
C)one to two pages in length
D)general salutations are usually best

Accepted Answer

A cover letter is a type of marketing and advertising strategy used when presenting oneself to a potential employer.They should be no longer than one page in length and provide a brief (not detailed)commercial about you.They should be specifically addressed to one person,not a company or a general salutation.

Question 17

Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the Emergency Department,there are a number of skills that are specific to any new nurse.Which of the following is not necessarily correct?
A)monitor data so that I am up to date on evidence-based care for my patients
B)network primarily with other nurses
C)participate in professional committees at work
D)communicate pride in being a nurse

Accepted Answer

The unit-specific competency tool example for the Emergency Room provided in the text offers a number of useful skills and critical-thinking concepts that are valuable for new nurses.Some of these include: 1)monitoring data so that I am up to date on evidence-based care for my patients,2)network primarily with other professionals (not only nurses),3)participate in professional committees at work,4)communicate pride in being a nurse,5)monitor data so that my patients are complication-free and have no nurse-sensitive outcomes,and 6)give and receive professional respect to the health care team.

Question 18

Which is generally not part of the new nurses' orientation?
A)validation of CPR
B)human resource policies
C)specific requirements for certain units
D)policies related to medication administration

Accepted Answer

General orientation usually includes information and skills measurement that all nurses new to the organization and facility need to know,regardless of their unit.Some examples of this are: validation of CPR,human resource policies,policies related to medication administration,opportunities to hear from representatives of various departments,and patient safety (Joint Commission)concerns.Requirements specific to a certain unit are provided during the unit orientation process.

Question 19

The NCLEX-RN exam questions may take a variety of formats.Which of the following is not one of the accepted formats for this exam?
A)fill in the blank
B)identification of a specified area on a picture or graph
C)multiple choice: single answer
D)true or false

Accepted Answer

A number of different formats exist for the exam questions used in the NCLEX-RN examination.These formats are: fill in the blanks,identification of a specified area on a picture or graph,multiple choice: single answer,and multiple choice: multiple answer.True or false questions are not used in this exam.

Question 20

Some illegal questions may come up during interviews.Which of the following is not an illegal question area?
A)citizenship
B)career goals
C)cultural heritage
D)medical history

Accepted Answer

Not all questions asked during interview situations are legal.Some illegal questions that may come up concern: citizenship,cultural heritage,medical history,age,membership in any social or political organizations,family characteristics,gender preference,and sexual orientation.Legally acceptable questions include: your reason for applying for the job,career goals,any problems you foresee,and your strengths and weaknesses.

Quiz 17: NCLEX-RN Preparation and Your First Job

The NCLEX-RN exam has how many questions?

Just as there are certain components that should be included in cover letters,there are also those that should not be used.Which of the following is not correct regarding what should not be included in cover letters?

A new hire would expect to receive information on _____ during a unit-specific orientation.

Including personal attributes in your résumé that illustrate your abilities as an effective team player,continuous learner,and consistent performer will show potential employers that you may be a good fit for their organization.Which of the following is not a correct attribute?

Components for organizing a review for the NCLEX-RN exam are listed below.Which of the following is not usually an area to concentrate on for this exam review?

Qualities of a good resume include all of the following except:

Which of the following areas contains the bulk of the questions on the NCLEX-RN exam?

There are a variety of methods that can be used in planning and implementing an effective job search.Which of the following is not usually a productive method to use for job searches?

In order to structure a good review for your NCLEX-RN exam,you should identify your strengths and weaknesses,and utilize certain suggestions for doing so.Which of the following is not usually one of these suggestions?

When should the STAR format be used in interviews?

A variety of performance feedback mechanisms and tools exist.Which of the following is not a performance feedback mechanism a new nurse may encounter?

The NCLEX-RN exam covers knowledge and patient care needs in a number of categories.Which of the following is not one of these categories?

Why is a cover letter important?

What percent of NCLEX-RN exam test questions are related to the management of care?

Some of these questions may be asked during an interview situation.Which of the following do you not need to answer?

Several components are vital for an effective cover letter.Which of the following is one of these components?

Utilizing the example of the unit-specific competency tool for the Emergency Department,there are a number of skills that are specific to any new nurse.Which of the following is not necessarily correct?

Which is generally not part of the new nurses' orientation?

The NCLEX-RN exam questions may take a variety of formats.Which of the following is not one of the accepted formats for this exam?

Some illegal questions may come up during interviews.Which of the following is not an illegal question area?