What happens after taking the NCLEX-CAT? What do you need to do if you FAIL?
Posted in NCLEX Tips & Tricks by Cedric On June 18, 2014
Once you complete your test, you will be asked to take a short, computer-delivered survey. These questions are designed to help evaluate the testing experience, and your answers do not affect your grade in any way. After you take the survey, raise
(Answer and Rationale) Personality Disorders NCLEX Review
Posted in NCLEX Review by Cedric On May 15, 2014
View Questions 1. ANSWER A. Ineffective coping is the impairment of a person’s adaptive behaviors and problem-solving abilities in meeting life’s demands; ritualistic behavior fits under this category as a defining characteristic. 2. ANSWER A. This drug blocks the uptake of serotonin.
Personality Disorders NCLEX Review
Posted in NCLEX Review by Cedric On May 13, 2014
1. The nursing diagnosis that would be most appropriate for a 22-year old client who uses ritualistic behavior would be: a. Ineffective coping b. Impaired adjustment c. personal identity disturbance d. Sensory/perceptual alterations 2. A psychiatrist prescribes an anti-obsessional agent for a
NCLEX Practice Exam: Pediatric Nursing
Posted in Pediatric Nursing by admin On March 27, 2014
Which of the following would be inappropriate when administering chemotherapy to a child?
a.Monitoring the child for both general and specific adverse effects
b.Observing the child for 10 minutes to note for signs of anaphylaxis
c.Administering medication through a free-flowing intravenous line
d.Assessing for signs of
How to Prepare for NCLEX Examination?
Posted in NCLEX Tips & Tricks by Cedric On March 20, 2014
NCLEX Preparation Tips:
- Always keep a set of flashcards (whether bought or self-made) on hand in order to make use of traveling/commuting time.
- Set up a feasible study schedule early and plan to stick to it. There is nothing worse than wasting
47 Helpful Tips on How to answer (Select-All-That-Apply) SATA NCLEX Questions
Posted in NCLEX Bullets by Cedric On March 10, 2014
1. CERVICAL CA
Risk Factors:
• African- American/ Native women
• Behavior (Sexual promiscuity)
• Chronic instrumentation of cervix
• Disease –STD
• Early age of Sex
• High Parity
• Poor Hygiene
• Low economic status
• Multiple sexual partners
• Partner with Prostate CA
Sx:
• Post-coital bleeding
• Painful sex
• Menstrual irregularities
2. OVARIAN
NCLEX Exam Review about Drugs
Posted in NCLEX Review by Cedric On March 5, 2014
Ethacrynic Acid (Edecrin)—are considered loop diuretics and are potassium wasting; encourage client to increase intake of potassium-rich foods. Orange juice/Bananas, etc.
Aminophylline (Truphylline)—is a xanthine bronchodilator; major side effects: palpitations, nervousness, rapid pulse, dysrhythmias, nausea, and vomiting. Toxic effects: confusion, headache, flushing, tachycardia,
NCLEX-RN Information that you Need to Know
Posted in NCLEX News by Cedric On March 1, 2014
Frequently Asked Questions about NCLEX-RN Exam:
What types of questions will there be on the exam?
According to the National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), innovative format test items will be used. These test items might include multiple-choice items requiring selection of multiple
Test Taking Tips and Strategy to help you Pass NCLEX
Posted in NCLEX Tips & Tricks by Cedric On January 27, 2014
Sometimes pure hard work and mental preparedness is not enough. The ability to answers exams or any test faster is a must specially if it is bounded by time. Usually the pressure sets in if the time is working against you and
NCLEX Practice Exam – Blood Disorders
Posted in NCLEX Review by Cedric On January 25, 2014
1. A client with iron deficiency anemia is scheduled for discharge. Which instruction about prescribed ferrous gluconate therapy should the nurse include in the teaching plan? a. “Take the medication with an antacid.” b. “Take the medication with a glass of milk.”
(ANSWER & RATIONALE) NCLEX Questions for Vascular – PVD
Posted in NCLEX Sample Questions by Cedric On January 1, 2014
View NCLEX Questions for Vascular – PVD 1. D. 2. B. 3. B. 4. D. 5. C. 6. A. 7. B. The mixture of arterial and venous manifestations (claudication and phlebitis, respectively) in the young male client suggests Buerger’s disease. This is