NCLEX 2011

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I got this idea from a previous thread, but i thought of updating it a little.

For those who are taking NCLEX June, July, August etc 2011, How about a little recall of random facts you think are important. In question form.

I'll get us started:

1. What is the antidote for a Tylenol overdose?

2. Can a Licensed Practical Nurse flush a central line?

3. What medication has 'green halo' as a sign of toxicity?

Specializes in SICU.

answers:

1. are contact precautions indicated with hiv? standard precautions unless there is blood/body fluids involved then contact.

2. nuchal rigidity is indicative of what infectious process? meningitis

3. a patient is on a sodium restrictive diet. what option if chosen indicated further teaching is necessary?

a) baked chicken

b) canned tomato soup

c) strawberry cheesecake

d) mashed potatoes

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Specializes in Rehab, LTC.
TO HAVE THE BEST CHANCE OF PASSING KNOW YOUR CORE CONTENT such as med surg, renal, endo, resp, GI, GU, cardio, dieases, labs, delegation, priority, study select all that apply ...LOOK AT THE NEW FORMAT FOR THE 2011 NCSBN. MED SURG IS THE BACK BONE SINCE THERE IS SOMETHING GOING ON IN ALL THE QUESTIONS. Touch over ob/and peds(complications). DON'T STUDY STUFF YOU KNOW WELL...THAT IS WASTING YOUR STUDY TIME. Its up to you as the nurse to attack the questions direct. USE THE SAUNDERS BOOK WITH THE CD if you don't have something already. Go over the sections and do 60 questions a day from each body system. Read the sections in the saunders helps to fill in the grey areas along with the cd. Talk out your concepts aloud to get them in your head so you can pull them back up when you take your exam. Know basic pharm tie that in with disease can help you remember it better...same goes for labs. Remember just because you have a nurse floating to the floor with 10 yrs exp....she or he stills needs the most stable patient. RN can only do teaching so remember that when you look at discharge and admissions....in the nclex hospital. NO GOOD QUESTIONS on NCLEX(SOMETHING HAPPENING IN ALL OF THEM)....PROBLEMS YOU NEED TO FIX. READ CAREFUL, LOOK FOR KEYWORDS. THINK WHAT IS THE BEST, SAFE, AND WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM WHEN YOU ATTACK THE QUESTION. Remember we want to correct a problem in the early signs of distress or whatever before they get to the point of the might not make it phase. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR NURSES THAT WILL HELP THE PATIENTS, PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THE PUBLIC.....ALONG WITH LOOK FOR ABUSE. Becareful with labs just because its wnl of the high or low...red flag for new nurses. Goal is to get as many questions right on that exam as you can. Look for keywords read the questions slow. THE SAME WAY YOU MISSED TEST QUESTIONS IN SCHOOL BECAUSE YOU READ THE QUESTIONS TO FAST...CAN HAPPEN HERE SO READ SLOW. DON'T GIVE YOUR ANSWERS AWAYS BECAUSE YOU ARE READING TO FAST....SLOW IT DOWN ON THIS. Ask yourself does my choice make sense....and if so WHY...KNOW THE WHY TO YOUR RIGHT ANSWERS AND THE WRONGS...OR WHAT MADE THEM WRONG . SO REVEIW RATIONALS WHILE YOU PRACTICE FOR YOU EXAM. It often helps you get other key pieces in your head. KEEP POSITIVE, KEEP FOCUSED. You can do it. Also look at select all that apply questions. Hurst review is nice too.

I really like Hurst review too....hopefully it helps!

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1. Increased or decreased levels of potassium can lead to Digoxin toxicity?

2. Air enters into a central line and an embolism occurs, what position do you put the pt. in?

3. TPN is not immediately available and the infusion is empty, what solution do you hang until the TPN is obtained?

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1. decreased potassium

2. left trendelengburg :confused:

3. 10% Detrose

I hope I'm right!!!!

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oh here are my fact questions!

what aloe use for? integumentary problem

what position do you put pt. in shock? trendelenburg position(modified)

what kind of food do you tell the pt. to limit when they are on warfarin? vit. k.. green leafy vegetables

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what is priority if theres a situation you need to notify a physician vital signs first or call the physician first?..

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Specializes in Rehab, LTC.

VITAL SIGNS FIRST! ALWAYS pick the answer that allows you to do an assessment first. Plus the doctor is going to ask you for them anyway.

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What organization the handle infection control and hazardous equipment ???

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I know OSHA handles hazardous equipment, not sure about infection control.

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VITAL SIGNS FIRST! ALWAYS pick the answer that allows you to do an assessment first. Plus the doctor is going to ask you for them anyway.

thanks for the comment but from the Saunders NCLEX review 5th edition notify the physician first like the case of air embolism place the patient in trendelenburg left side to trap the air thennext is to notify then vital sign which made me confuse coz I think we need to take the vitals first coz the physician might ask you this..

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thanks for the comment but from the Saunders NCLEX review 5th edition notify the physician first like the case of air embolism place the patient in trendelenburg left side to trap the air thennext is to notify then vital sign which made me confuse coz I think we need to take the vitals first coz the physician might ask you this..

Yes Saunders' right because it is an emergency situation.

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enjoyed reading your post here...at least, I'm learning :)

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