NCLEX-RN EXAMINATION AND THE NEW GRADUATE CHAPTER 5 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES The nurse interprets the Nurse Licensure Compact as a. an agreement between all states to recognize the license of all graduate nurses. b. an intrastate agreement for the nurse to practice in any area within the state. c. an agreement between the state boards of nursing and the National Council regarding foreign nurses. d. an agreement between compact states to recognize licensure from member states. ANS: D Individual states must pass legislation to become members of the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement. After approval within the state legislature, a nurse may practice in one state that belongs to the compact but maintain his or her license in the state of residenceThe graduate nurse understands the purpose of the NCLEX-RN exam when stating which of the following? a. "The exam provides feedback to the candidate regarding areas of weakness in nursing practice." b. "The exam determines the candidate's ability or inability to meet minimum standards for safe practice." c. "The exam gives employers an opportunity to hire graduates who have scored highest among first-time licensure candidates." d. "The exam prepares new graduates as efficient, effective staff nurses." .