PBDS assessment

Feb 21, 2005 06:53 PM

by newfloridaRN

help! i'm taking this test tomorrow for a new job and just found out about it today. i wanted to know if any of you who have taken it can give me some sample scenarios of what they ask on the test... or examples??
anyone?? i'm desperate, thanks!

EricTAMUCC-BSN · Feb 21, 2005, 07:15 PM

Pbds

Mr. Blank, a 34 y/o fell from a tree and smashed his chest against a large branch on the way down. When standing he becomes dypsnic and dizzy. What are you going to do?

Mrs. Blank, a 67 y/o has right eye is drooping and she is not using her right arm. What is her problem and what are you going to do?

Mr. Blank, a 40 y/o who was in a automobile accident had a left tib fib fracture that has been stabilized and now has a temp. in the SICU. He appears diaphoretic and is breathing harder than usual. What do you do?

Originally Posted by newfloridaRN

help! i'm taking this test tomorrow for a new job and just found out about it today. i wanted to know if any of you who have taken it can give me some sample scenarios of what they ask on the test... or examples??
anyone?? i'm desperate, thanks!

abvarn · Mar 12, 2005, 05:49 PM

Are there any resources to prepare for the PBDS test. I have been an RN since 1978 and will have to take this exam soon for a new position. I am hearing horror stories and have to say I am nervous. Any assistance would be appreciated.

EricTAMUCC-BSN · Mar 15, 2005, 12:52 PM

Med. surg. book

You want to know how to recognize the common diseases when given raw clinical data. Than you are going to Assess, Intervene, and Anticipate Treatment. Spend sometime reviewing a med. surg. book to reaquaint yourself with "common" diseases, stroke, heart attack, withdrawl, sepsis, pneumonia, superinfection, acute abdomen following trauma, cerebral hematoma, etc.

Originally Posted by abvarn

Are there any resources to prepare for the PBDS test. I have been an RN since 1978 and will have to take this exam soon for a new position. I am hearing horror stories and have to say I am nervous. Any assistance would be appreciated.

enfermeria · Jul 26, 2005, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by newfloridaRN

help! i'm taking this test tomorrow for a new job and just found out about it today. i wanted to know if any of you who have taken it can give me some sample scenarios of what they ask on the test... or examples??
anyone?? i'm desperate, thanks!

I took it... I am a new grad

why do thy give this kind of test to new grad???? I was told that I only have another chance to take it...
They give us live video senerio, and you have to give medical diagnosis, intervention and anticipated MD order.

z1974 · Jul 12, 2006, 06:44 AM

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I'm going to take the PBDS test next week. I'll really appreciate it if any of you can give me any strategies to finish the test successfully.

donnajeb · Sep 29, 2007, 11:09 PM

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i too have to take that pbds testing any suggestions on where to start
studying. i've been a nurse for 13 years, and i have heard it is easier
if you are a new grad. thanks

caroladybelle · Sep 29, 2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by donnajeb

i too have to take that pbds testing any suggestions on where to start
studying. i've been a nurse for 13 years, and i have heard it is easier
if you are a new grad. thanks

Please do a "search" on this BB for PBDS - there are a number of very informative threads on this topic that are more timely than this thread.

rickey · Nov 17, 2007, 04:49 PM

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I have taken the PBDS Assessment test twice and stil have not passed. I currently working on Progressive Care Unit. I have been a registered nurse for 16 yrs., I worked in long term care for 16 years and decided to go back to the hospital setting. Need help!!!

Mulan · Nov 17, 2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rickey

I have taken the PBDS Assessment test twice and stil have not passed. I currently working on Progressive Care Unit. I have been a registered nurse for 16 yrs., I worked in long term care for 16 years and decided to go back to the hospital setting. Need help!!!

have you checked out this site?

http://www.clinicalone.com/c1/career...enttesting.asp

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