Test Taking strategies

Hints for the next exam...

To help insure success I just was to give some test taking hints. Remember to focus on Mrs Semillo's lectures and use the book as back up for what you don't understand. She take a lot directly out of her lecture.

Identify who the client of the question, (It could be the patient or the family); is it a positive or negative question, ( the appropriate or inappropriate intervention) and remember that when choosing a response the nurse always has the time to do the most appropriate intervention' what ever it is. ( Don't bring real life into answering the question). Look for similar words in the question and response.

When you come down to two answers, Look for the global answer it will always be the best answer. It will encompass every step or intervention listed as an answer.

And always trust your gut feeling unless you read the question wrong. Do not read into the question. Take it for face value.

More of these test taking strategies are on the computer program in L231. I highly recommend everyone go through the program. It takes about 1 1/12 hours.

I am also willing to work with any one who would like assistance. Good Luck.

Caralee