The length of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) exam is based on the:
a. last four numbers of the candidate's social security number.
b. location of testing.
c. candidate's educational preparation.
d. performance of the candidate.
ANS: D
Correct: The length of the examination is based on the ability of candidates to provide 95% confidence that they are safe practitioners and have acquired a minimal level of knowledge about the nursing process. The length of the examination ranges from 75 to 265 questions, and it takes up to 6 hours to complete.
Incorrect:
a. A candidate's social security number is not part of the evaluation process.
b. The examination is administered at Pearson facilities, and the examination is comparable across the United States and its territories.
c. All three types of nursing programs have the same criteria for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam.
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