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Time Extention For NCLEX-RN
As of October 1st, 2004, RN's now how 6 hours to finish 265 questions. 45 day turn around still remains the same.

New Format Questions
The nclex has begun a innovative item format, as they call it. The NCLEX now includes 3 types of questions, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and any item may include, charts, tables or graphic items.

[ Passing Standard ]
The current NCLEX passing standard has been raised slightly since April 2004.

Graphics
Questions that include graphics DO count towards the pass/fail result! Do not disregard these questions. They have been used since the paper-and-pencil format; this is not a new trend.

Mouse Interface and Drop-down Calculator
In 1999, National Council's Examination Committee approved the use of a mouse interface and drop-down calculator option for the NCLEX exam. Implementation of this is expected no sooner than April, 2001.

1. A staff nurse is involved in the Continuous Quality Improvement program on the medical-surgical unit and is reviewing charting for the time of first postoperative ambulation of clients who have had abdominal surgery. The nurse knows this data collection represents a quality indicator that addresses:

1. Structure
2. Process
3. Outcomes
4. Prospective time frame

2. The nurse knows the specific expected and desired outcomes for clients with a particular diagnosis are:

1. Established by legislation as law.
2. Mandated by federal regulatory agencies.
3. Based on predetermined standards of care.
4. Arbitrarily established by each health care facility.

3. The nurse understands the overall goal of the process of continuous quality improvement is to:

1. Improve the quality of client care.
2. Meet federal guidelines.
3. Ensure maintenance of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
4. Identify deficiencies in policies and procedures.

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