QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉The graduate nurse understands the process of NCLEX-RN® Exam
scoring and reporting when stating:
a.
"The NCLEX-RN® Exam is scored on a pass/fail basis and is
reported directly to the candidate."
b.
"The candidate must score 80% or higher to be considered
competent; scores are reported to the school."
c.
"If the candidate must answer more than 365 questions, he or she
will not pass the examination; scores are reported to the board of
nursing."
d.
"Scoring is based on the level of difficulty of the questions presented
to the candidate; scores are reported to the candidate.". Answer:
ANS: A
The NCLEX-RN® Examination is scored on a pass/fail basis
(competent/non-competent), and the scores are reported directly to
the candidate. There is no percentage assigned to the passing score,
, and a candidate cannot take more than 265 questions. The level of
difficulty is a component of the scoring process
◉A candidate has scheduled to take the NCLEX® Exam and has a
family emergency before the scheduled date. What is the best action
for the candidate to take?
a.
Call the respective state board of nursing and request a change in
the testing date.
b.
Call the Candidate Services office at least 24 hours or 1 business day
before the scheduled testing day.
c.
Call the school and request that someone notify the board of nursing
regarding your change in schedule.
d.
It is not necessary to notify anyone regarding rescheduling the
testing date; it will be rescheduled automatically.. Answer: ANS: B
A candidate must notify by either calling or go to the website of the
Pearson VUE NCLEX Candidate Services office a full business day (24
hours) before the scheduled testing time to request a change in
testing time. The school and respective board of nursing do not
participate in the scheduling of the examination. If a candidate does
not reschedule within this time frame or does not come at the