OK I know this sounds stupid but I have a friend that gets really freaked out before big tests like finals, HESI, NCLEX, and usually we get together and a few days before I start throwing out random facts at her. On 2 different tests she said the only way she got several questions was from the random facts that I threw at her that she never would have thought of!
SOOOOO..... I thought that if yall wanted to do this we could get a thread going and try to throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember". NCLEX is coming and the more I try to review content the more I realize that I have forgotten so......here are my 5 random facts for ya:
OH and BTW these came from rationales in Kaplan or Saunders no made up stuff:
1️⃣ A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.
2️⃣ After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine.
3️⃣ Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves
4️⃣ The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate
5️⃣ Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact.
Oh, ohh, one more...
? Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone
I had 15 multiple choice, 4 math, alot alot alot of SATA, and 1 put in order. I can't be more specific. Don't focus on the type of questions though. Focus on using what you already know and then say to yourself, " How am I going to use my knowledge ofto take care of this patient?" They are not looking for your knowledge but rather, how you are going to use that knowledge.:loveya: Remember, this is only a test.
Tip to answer SATA : Think of each answer as either true or false as it is related to the info given. Also consider does it keep patient safe, comfortable, does it help progress them toward wellness.
Also remember, I could not get those darn SATA questions right on any practice tests and I still passed.
Betamethasone and Dexamethasone are long-acting steroid meds used for fetal lung maturity.
Prednisone can increase glucose. Need to increase amount of NPH insulin.
Never give K+ chloride by IV push.
Avoid multi-vitamins and folic acid when taking Methotrexate.
AZT (zidovudine, Retrovir): Antiviral med for HIV.
can be taken with or without food
Most serious SE: anemia, leukopenia
Monitor CBC while using this med.
:typingKeep it going everyone....we will get through the hurdle. Congrats to everyone who passed this week, and good luck to ones writing the exam this week!
Several people have recommended the NCSBN learningtext.com review course and I am wondering if there is anybody on this site who has used the review course and found it helpful. A 3 weeks subscription is $49. I don't really want to purchase it unless it is worth the price. Any thoughts?
Hey huys, took the test today. It stopped at 265--all the way. I had a mixture of everything.....SATA, what would you first do, who would you first see, 1 math, lots of meds--pretty much all were familiar,lots and lots of teaching. Well hope for the best, and hopefully I can post on here that I am an RN. Great site, thanks to everyones contribution.
kpjr, I wish you good luck. The two days of waiting for the results were a killer. OMG!!! Hang in there and try to keep yourself busy with something. Focus on anything that has nothing to do with nursing. I'll have my fingers crossed for you.
Hang in there and try to keep yourself busy with something. Focus on anything that has nothing to do with nursing. I'll have my fingers crossed for you.
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I had 15 multiple choice, 4 math, alot alot alot of SATA, and 1 put in order. I can't be more specific. Don't focus on the type of questions though. Focus on using what you already know and then say to yourself, " How am I going to use my knowledge ofto take care of this patient?" They are not looking for your knowledge but rather, how you are going to use that knowledge.:loveya: Remember, this is only a test.
Tip to answer SATA : Think of each answer as either true or false as it is related to the info given. Also consider does it keep patient safe, comfortable, does it help progress them toward wellness.
Also remember, I could not get those darn SATA questions right on any practice tests and I still passed.
Relax, it is only a test.