TexAg12

200 pages of reading seems bad, but it is the name of the game from this point on. The sooner you accept that the better off you'll be emotionally. LOL! I know that seems harsh, but it really is your reality. Accept it, girl! Also, the best thing you can do is break it up. I've heard a lot lately that you need to study for 45 minutes at a time then get up, move around, run an errand, exercise, fix dinner, whatever.... then come back and study another 45 minutes. Utilize your outcomes and chapter summaries to guide your reading. As far as test taking, they usually gradually introduce you to this type of testing (analytical/application). It is basically taking the knowledge you have and using it to answer questions. For example: "To facilitate drainage of oral secretions in a child who had cleft lip repair, the nurse should place the child in what position?" Well, first you should have a good understanding of the different positions and post op care of a pedi patient undergoing this procedure. Your textbook may not actually tell you the answer, but you will know what you need to avoid (such as aspiration/choking) and you can deduce that the child should be placed side-lying. Hope that helps!