Fluid and Electrolytes help

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.

Hello everyone, thanks in advance for any help you can supply. I have my huge E&F exam comming up in a week and I was wondering if anyone knew of a good learning resource. I have the general concepts down but need more help with the critical thinking applied nursing questions. Any suggestions will be very welcomed, Thanks!

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Specializes in Hospice, Med/Surg, ICU, ER.

Get an NCLEX test book. They have LOTS of applied knowledge questions therein.

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.
Get an NCLEX test book. They have LOTS of applied knowledge questions therein.

I already have a couple but the questions aren't catagorized. Any NCLEX book I've ever looked through or used is just made up of a poppouri of questions.

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Specializes in CVICU, CV Transplant.

Saunders NCLEX is divided into chapters. If it is fluid and lytes you are concerned about, Fluids and electrolytes made incredibly easy is great.

Avery

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Specializes in Hospice, Med/Surg, ICU, ER.
I already have a couple but the questions aren't catagorized. Any NCLEX book I've ever looked through or used is just made up of a poppouri of questions.

I have the 2006 Saunders - it is categorized.

What kind of program are you in? I just had my E&F test last week and it was "no big deal".

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.
I have the 2006 Saunders - it is categorized.

What kind of program are you in? I just had my E&F test last week and it was "no big deal".

I'm in an ADN program just finishing off my second semester. I have heard from several staff members that they make this the most difficult test of the semester so it has everyone on edge. I will def have to check out the 2006 Saunders, not sure how I could have missed it, any post-test pointers?

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I have "electrolytes made incredibly easy". It breaks everything down.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Only.
I have "electrolytes made incredibly easy". It breaks everything down.

Any of the "Made Incredibly Easy" Books are awesome and I highly recommend them to all students. You can get books on assessments, F&E, Cardio, NCLEX RN or PN, and tons others. I have a few and I still use my MedSurg book frequently even after graduation. These books are a good investment and very easy to understand.

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.
Any of the "Made Incredibly Easy" Books are awesome and I highly recommend them to all students. You can get books on assessments, F&E, Cardio, NCLEX RN or PN, and tons others. I have a few and I still use my MedSurg book frequently even after graduation. These books are a good investment and very easy to understand.

Very cool, thanks I will have to check those out as well, I appreciate all the responses!

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Pdaddy, if I were you, I would go to the instructor and get some help. You can also ask in the class if any student can help you. Is there a student tutoring center?

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Specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.
Pdaddy, if I were you, I would go to the instructor and get some help. You can also ask in the class if any student can help you. Is there a student tutoring center?

There is a tutor, i don't think I need it though, I have a pretty good understanding of everything just thought if someone had a link to a nice tutorial, referance guides or practice questions that would help 'smooth the edges'. I do see the tutor before every exam for an exam review session which has always helped, and this time will be no exception. I just always try to get the best grade possible, so far I'm number two in my class and am shooting for that top spot, maybe I'm OCD, lol

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

here you go, a great and easy-to-understand resource:

Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!

Staff of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&isbn=1582553572&TXT=Y&itm=14

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