April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

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Per the request of janina08 ;) I've started the April NCLEX takers support group. When do you take it? What are you using to study? Would anyone like to review any of the systems/meds that he/she feels weakest on? Let's keep each other in our prayers and good thoughts as we go through one of the biggest experiences of our lives. :) :nurse:

initially i guessed #2, as well. However, #1 does make more sense.

Naturally, deep breathing and coughing helps increase oxygenation, however, it plays a minor role removal of secretions...that has more to do with what respiratory therapists do (such as cupping of the hands).

The second choice makes more sense, because respiratory acidosis is (just like you said) a PRIMARY (and we all know how much NCLEX likes that word) concern and is highly likely to occur. If a patient is having difficulty breathing, it can put them at risk for hyperventillation which leads to resp. acidosis (breathing in too much O2, not blowing off necessary amts of paCO2).

Now, I could be TOTALLY wrong...but that would be my rational. Any comments if I am right or wrong are appreciated, that way I don't steer everyone in the wrong direction.

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hi! i'm reviewing saunders and the topic about infection control is just limited. any suggestion where i can find more info?

what do I need to focus about infection control?

study kaplan. i would primarily focus on how diseases are transmitted (i.e. droplet precautions, standard precautions, airborne precautions, etc) and what is necessary to wear when you are assisting these patients (i.e. gown, gloves, mask). kaplan spends almost an entire section reviewing the basics on that stuff.

i've done a ton of kaplan questions, and there seems to be quite a bit covered on that topic...so don't just skim over it...i'm sure it's covered a great deal for a reason.

hope that helps. good luck!

oh, also chapter 16 covers it (pretty basically) in saunders' comprehensive review book ed. 4 (which is AWSOME)

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Hi my April nursing family,

The day is here. Tomorrow is the day for me. Can't seem to keep the books away still :eek: Lots and lots and lots of prayers, good lucks, charm, good wishes and positive vibes are appreciated :bow: I hope I'll get a good night rest tonight unlike on monday night - I stayed awake on my bed trying to put myself to sleep for maybe 3-4 hours :eek: Need to be up by 5 am, so I should be zzz by 10 the latest. :eek:

I don't know how I will be tomorrow when I come back, but I'll just leave everything into God's hands now and just scan thru lab values and etc. I don't know what to say :) Thank you all for your undying support, helped me through out this time. God bless.

Icyblue, wish you lots of Postive vibes, energy, prayers and God's blessing for your exam tomorrow. And to anyone else, who will be testing tomorrow as well.

And someone please tell the answer before I head to bed, if u can :)

If your patient refuses to take medication, who should you contact? or what should you do?

Contact the nursing supervisor

contact the physician

Thnx.

Goodluck moments..:saint:

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QUESTION: The nurse cares of a client one day after a thoracotomy. nursing actions listed on the plan of care include turn, cough and deep breath q2h. The nurse understands that the purpose of these nursing actions includes w/c of the ff:

1 promote ventilation and prevent respiratory acidosis

2 increase oxygen and removal of secretions

3 increase pH and facilitate balance of bicarbonate

4 prevent resp alkalosis by increasing oxygen

What's your answer to this Kaplan question?

my answer is number 2

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.

april test takers schedule:

april 1st:

qlcatandgyro

imignior (took it 3/29=congratulations!!!! :yeah:)

april 3rd:

avalere2474

kano (congratulations!!! :yeah:)

jtejas

april 7th:

genny0616 (congratulations!!! :yeah:)

laurakfels (congratulations!!! :yeah:)

npeltier (congratulations!!! :yeah:)

[color=olive]april 8th:

janina08 (congratulations!!!! :yeah:)

rnbymay08 (congratulations!!! :yeah:)

april 10th:

ms.h

april 12th:

ailedeck

april 14:

chichimitchi

supernurse08

ibethandysa (congratulations! :yeah:)

april 15th:

faeriwand

latueno

april 16th:

icyblue

moments

[color=olive]april 17th:

craveme

louimed5

april 18:

pinkroyalty18

or2ca

april 19th:

rose143

[color=gray]april 21st:

mave

bryjah

april 22nd:

rizapride

teresab930

april 23rd:

ianjel

zackjabeen

april 24th:

malachi39

april 26th:

mrstip905

april 29th:

ron134

april 30th:

ethenmon

deliciouscandii

waikiki

ilovetiggerdear

undecided/did not say date/waiting for att:

hopefulrn82

stacy14

lvlytxn (congratulations! :yeah:)

pinaigie

bigglesnurse

kimkevant

pinky22

lola4525

sccc07grad

a2008

wedny2006

youcan

lizbiz

jasminebynight

enobong

clarissa

mrslean709

mischa2busrn

mreyes1014

trimedu

stevejizobs (congratulations! :yeah:)

prettynix (congratulations!!! :yeah:)

good luck to all of us!!!!! :yeah:

good luck to icyblue and moments today on your nclex exam!!!!!!!!!!!!

many prayers go out to the both of you!!!!!!

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hey guys i just want to say that i passed!! im so happy!! i just checked the website 2 minutes ago and im still shaking!! this has to be the best feeling in the world.. its like the whole world is off my shoulders :) and to everyone whos about to take it, god bless! u can do all things thru christ!

chichimitchy bsn,rn! woohoooo! :D

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Specializes in Med-Surge.

I PASSED! I PASSED! I PASSED! I just checked the Florida Board of Nursing and I saw my name and my license number! Praise be to GOD I am an official LPN and now I am on to my RN!

Congrats to those who have passed and those who are about to pass and those who waiting, Weeping may enduring for a night but joy comes in the morning!

:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe

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Specializes in School Nursing.

Congrats to both of you, chichimitchi and SuperNurse08.... I hope I would be as happy as you are now by May....What review did you used?

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:yeah: That is so amazing!! We are all so proud of you!! :yeah:

Time to celebrate! :chrs:

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Specializes in Clinical Nursing and OR Nursing.

chichimichi & supernurse08

:clpty::ancong!::clpty:

:clphnds::clphnds::dancgrp::urck::hpygrp::hpygrp::hpygrp:

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

CONGRATULATIONS SuperNurse08 and chichimitchi!!!!

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Congrats to both of you, chichimitchi and SuperNurse08.... I hope I would be as happy as you are now by May....What review did you used?

thanks :) im sure u will be.. just dont freak out too much trust me.. i did kaplan qbank and a lil bit of saunders.. kaplan really helped me out.. i felt like i was just doing a practice test

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