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  1. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found another weird question (GI section). It's about signs of portal hypertension. CD says the symptoms are similar to those of heart failure (lung crackles, distended neck veins). It doesn't make...

  2. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know what you mean. I too find some Saunders questions poorly written which makes it hard or impossible to understand what the question asks (is it about current problem, or future one etc). Of...

  3. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I don't think there's a reason to hate the book. I mean, there's so much information in it, it's no wonder that there are few mistakes here and there. Mistakes can be seen in most of the books....

  4. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ah yes, I think I'm on that question now. It claims hypotension is a symptom of thyroid storm. (it is possible, but only as a late sign of shock) Another wrong question is in the Endocrine system,...

  5. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yeah, it's definitely a typo... should be "above normal range" btw you might want to change the text of the question so that it doesn't exactly matches the CD's one... i think directly quoting...

  6. WHat was the majority of questions on your NCLEX?

    Nuieve replied to SoulShine75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've heard about that too... I wonder how true is that... The test is supposed to test your knowledge in all areas, and all questions level should depend on previous question difficulty, not a...

  7. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok, copd will have asthma. now how can anybody explain this: Arthritis/Osteoarthritis. 1. Exercise only to the point of pain. 2. Stop exercising when pain increases. (now, this implies that patient...

  8. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, it seems like this question is up for interpretation of individual educational institutions. Another possible error I found is that the book says "don't stop smoking" for patients with...

  9. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, would never guess. :) Do you know if same applies to other juices/fruits by any

  10. Content errors in Saunders NCLEX-RN book?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    According to American Lung Association COPD only incudes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Also, the book says fruits (oranges in particular) are alkaline foods. One can find out this to be wrong by...

  11. last question! (i promise!) everyone is just so helpful :)

    Nuieve replied to sweetieann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, the second answer is put the baby on the side, not elevate the bed, so it makes the right choice "call dr". Putting baby on the side could probably cause pooling of gastric secretions near the...

  12. Ok, here's another NCLEX-type question for you

    Nuieve posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing marked confusion, unsteady gait and diplopia after being admitted to the hospital for alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following nursing...

  13. Kaplan's credibility

    Nuieve posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Their strategy book says: 1. Assume you have doctor's order for everything. 2. Never "explore" patient's feelings, you're not a junior psychiatrist. It makes sense, but: all other test programs...

  14. Ok, here's another NCLEX-type question for you

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe in NCLEX reality the drugs immediately materialize in the air right next to nurses when they need them so they don't have to run anywhere

  15. Ok, here's another NCLEX-type question for you

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's from Thomson Delmar NCLEX practice questions CD. To be honest I too am not really happy with the rationale, however my justification would be that 1) administration of thiamine won't take too...

  16. Ok, here's another NCLEX-type question for you

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks guys, you made feel a bit better. I picked 3 too. :) Correct answer: 2. Administer prescribed thiamine. Rationale is that the patient experiences Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome due to...

  17. What NCLEX study guide is similar to the questions on the test?

    Nuieve replied to 1AndyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recently bought Delmar "Practice Questions for NCLEX RN"...

  18. What are normal ABG levels for patients with COPD?

    Nuieve posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They need low oxygen level, but how low? How low PaO2 and SaO2 should go down before one decides to

  19. What are normal ABG levels for patients with COPD?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, PaO2 60, sounds right.

  20. How many times can you take the NCLEX RN?

    Nuieve replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i guess the remedy for this problem is when you run out of tries in your state apply in a different one that has no restrictions on number of tries and after you succeed - endorse with your

  21. Which one would you pick and why?

    Nuieve replied to MomenTs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'd definitely go with the B too... kaplan book teaches not to follow ABC blindly every time... first thing to do is analyze how the question relates to the answers... is ABC appropriate or not......

  22. Fetal nutrition: do they need minerals and vitamins?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    nice articles, thanks, they confirm that the given rationale is wrong (although the choice still may be right but for a different

  23. Fetal nutrition: do they need minerals and vitamins?

    Nuieve posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Or only calories? I got this test question which made me confused: 16 y.o. pregnant girl tells nurse that her diet consists of Breakfast - cereal + milk Lunch - pizza+soda Dinner -...

  24. Should I wait till I get appoval from the board before registering with Pearson?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I called the board they said to wait

  25. When to check pulse during CPR?

    Nuieve replied to Nuieve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Awesome! Thanks...