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
those who posted email adress here i sent notes to everyone..........for future ...pls pm me ur e mails......
hi prado. i started copying and paging stopped but i had to stop when my document got to page 11!! i will be taking the nclex later this month and would love your information. if you could, please send the information to [email protected] or [email protected]!! thanks so much...
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Hi Prado. I started copying and paging stopped but I had to stop when my document got to page 11!! I will be taking the NCLEX later this month and would love your information. If you could, please send the information to [email protected] or [email protected]!! Thanks so much...
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hello everyone..i just took my exam and i am just curious on the thought that if you gat the last question right, you have a big chance to pass?
I really do not think this is accurate. If it all depends on ONE question - well, how does that one question determine if you are 'minimally' competent to practice as a registered nurse?
I believe so Sarah....but the thing is, if you are already on the verge of failing and probably you just need the last question for you to pass, that was probably it. A lot of NCLEX pass takers usually if you remember the last question when the computer shut off, then there is a chance there.
I believe so Sarah....but the thing is, if you are already on the verge of failing and probably you just need the last question for you to pass, that was probably it. A lot of NCLEX pass takers usually if you remember the last question when the computer shut off, then there is a chance there.
O.O ! REALLY? I did not know this... I take my test on the 2nd of July. -scared-
I'm hoping i made Sarah....i used Saunders and read most of the posting on the fact throwing on this website and it was helpful but you can't remember everything especially with the new medications...really new and I never encountered those kind of medications at all. I was so overwhelmed with the time as you really have to analyze questions especially with the prioritization, lots of them. 265 questions not easy, i finished the exam shaking (hypo).
I hope you did great! 265 questions, eh!! Wouldn't you have a better chance to pass with 265 questions though? (: Let me know how you did! I am studying using Kaplan, Saunder's and ATI and my textbooks.
I hope so Sarah...it was such a never ending exam when you're sitting out there. So much information that you have to recall during the entire review. The good part is...everytime i answer questions..i always think that pt. will be safe on what i'm going to answer...Safety always...and infection control....big time!!!!
Yeah. I hope I don't have to sit through it more than once. Safety is a biggie. I was reading if you are unsure of an answer, select the answer that causes the least harm to the patient.
my exam is tomorrow! i hear that you're not supposed to study the day before the test, but i'm getting on here because i need to do something ?
a few facts i picked up yesterday:
most antibiotic medications could cause ototoxicity and liver and kidney problems- so you need to check the ears, and liver and kidney function tests.
always acknowledge the feelings of both people in a situation- for example, "your father's illness must be hard on both of you," or "you and your wife are going through a hard time right now." don't just say "your wife is going through a hard time, you need to understand that."
a nurse should be a patient advocate- this allows trying to be flexible with visiting rules, including hours and age limits.
dilantin is in pregnancy risk category b- this means it is extremely dangerous to the fetus!
a decrease in the level of consciousness is usually priority, and the answer. any neurological problems could interfere with the patient's ability to breath as well (airway, breathing). decreased loc can also indicate intracranial bleeding, etc.
haldol can cause orthostatic hypotension-rise slowly when standing
here are some antipsychotic drugs that i memorized in school:
thorazine, compazine, mellaril, haldol, clozaril...and i forget the rest lol.
remeber that with clozaril (i think it's the name), you have to watch for agranulocytosis (dangerously low white blood cells).
compazine, i believe, can be used as an anti-nausea medication.
haldol is good for calming combative patients down-sometimes giving haldol is the first choice if a patient is out of control.
happy studying! and, i believe that a key to doing well on the nclex is not being nervous. so i've decided to tell myself that it's no big deal. i have enough money to re-test, no one is expecting me to pass (i can't find a job yet anyway), etc. putting no pressure on myself is helping me to be less nervous, which will hopefully allow me to perform my best (i know i do need a certain level of positive stress, don't worry, i have that :))
study tips:
kaplan is really great, the questions are like 3 times harder than saunders, even though kaplan is expensive, maybe you can buy their book or something. their decision tree works well too!
try to do 3000 upper level questions, using critical thinking and decision making (involving choosing assessment or implementation, maslow's, abc's, and thinking about the outcome of the question).
tell yourself you can do it!
get plenty of exercise, keep the blood flowing to your brain throughout the day and week.
bring snacks with you the day of the test.
drive to the testing center before the day of, so you're not stressed about finding it.
if you're getting about 55 or higher on kaplan tests, don't stress, because i know plenty of people who got this score and passed nclex. you only need to be above the passing standard, which is 50%.
take your time on the test-the more time you take, the more you get right, and you'll probably end up with only 75 questions. just don't take too much time because you might also not get many of them right
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hello everyone..i just took my exam and i am just curious on the thought that if you gat the last question right, you have a big chance to pass?