Which statement concerning the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) exam 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.
ANS: A
Correct: The purpose of the NCLEX-RN® exam is to determine safe practice and the ability of candidates to perform at the entry level. Candidates from all three types of nursing programs must demonstrate the same competencies.
Incorrect:
b. The examination is adapted according to the candidate's ability to answer questions on the basis of degree of difficulty and area of the nursing process.
c. The examination is offered at more than 3400 Pearson Professional Centers at a candidate's convenience.
d. The examination is computerized; however, special accommodations are available for qualifying candidates.
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