KiBang

A&P is a big workload even in a full semester. Condensing that while still having to do well is a tall order. If you have other obligations, such as a family, or heavy job demands, I might reconsider, unless you have no choice.

Took the test December 4th, and got an 87. (96% math, 100% reading, 70% science, writing 76%). Just got the acceptance letter for Spring. I agree that the Kaplan study guide is a bit helpful, not for math, but reading section. The reading practice is more difficult than the actual exam, but was helpful. For the science section, I studied my old A & P powerpoint slides, but focused on the circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system (CNS, PNS, ANS, and their main functions (homeostasis). Math is proportions, percentages, ratios. For example, patient needs to receive 20% more medication after having received 16 oz. What is the correct additional dosage to give? Answers were 2, 4, 3.2, and 3. Correct answer was 3.2. Or how do you express 320% in decimal form (3.2)? The science section in the Kaplan study guide gave you basic summaries, but the questions on the exam drilled down more. Know respiratory system, circulatory system through heart, lungs, and where body fluids mainly are. One question was what happens to your arteries with chronic hypertension. Answers were asking about the different layers of the arteries ( intima, media, adventitia, etc.) and how it affects them. Where does oxygen exchange occur? (alveoli). Another was what system is more sensitive as people age? What is the main function of the circulatory system (deliver oxygen)? Another was what would happen if your peripheral nervous system was stimulated? Good to know the difference between "fight or flight," and "rest and digest." The writing section was difficult for me, and I consider myself to be a fairly decent writer. Where does this sentence belong? What sentence is repetitive, and not necessary? Hope this helps.