Test Success : Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students

by Nugent; Vitale, Barbara A.; Nugent, Patricia M.; Vitale

Edition:

2nd

ISBN13:

9780803601093

ISBN10:

0803601093

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

8/1/1996

Publisher(s):

F a Davis Co

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This reference will change the way nursing students think about an prepare for exams. "Text Success" integrates study and test-taking strategies with basic nursing theory and fundamental skills. Students develop techniques that work by helping them manage time, study more effectively, and problem solve by analyzing components of questions.

How to Use This Book to Maximize Success

xiii

Empowerment

(8)

Develop a Positive Mental Attitude

(6)

Establish a Positive Internal Locus of Control

(1)

Challenge Negative Thoughts

(1)

Use Controlled Breathing (Diaphragmatic Breathing)

(1)

Desensitize Yourself to the Fear Response

(1)

Perform Muscle Relaxation

(1)

Use Imagery

(1)

Overprepare for a Test

(1)

Engage in Regular Exercise

(1)

Establish Control Before and During the Test

(1)

Manage Your Daily Routine Before the Test

(1)

Manage Your Study Habits Before the Test

(1)

Manage Your Travel the Day of the Test

(1)

Manage the Supplies You Need for the Test

(1)

Manage the Test Environment

(1)

Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude

(1)

Manage Your Physical and Emotional Responses

(1)

Summary

(1)

Critical Thinking

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Definition of Critical Thinking

(1)

Critical Thinking in Nursing Education, Evaluation, and Practice

(5)

Practice Critical Thinking

(1)

Conclusions

(1)

Bibliography

(2)

Study Techniques

(16)

General Study Techniques

(4)

Establish a Routine

(1)

Set Short-and Long-Term Goals

(1)

Simulate a School Environment

(1)

Control Internal and External Distractors

(1)

Identify Learning Domains

(1)

Cognitive Domain

(1)

Psychomotor Domain

(1)

Affective Domain

(1)

Capture Moments of Time

(1)

Use Appropriate Resources

(1)

Balance Sacrifices and Rewards

(1)

Specific Study Techniques

(12)

Cognitive Levels of Nursing Questions

(1)

Knowledge Questions

(1)

Memorization/Repetition

(1)

Alphabet Cues

(1)

Acronyms

(1)

Acrostics

(1)

Comprehension Questions

(1)

Explore ``Whys'' and ``Hows''

(1)

Study in Small Groups

(1)

Application Questions

(1)

Relate New Information to Prior Learning

(1)

Recognize Commonalities

(1)

Analysis Questions

(1)

Recognize Differences

(1)

Practice Test Taking

(1)

Answers and Rationales for Sample Items in Chapter 3

(3)

The Multiple-Choice Question

(16)

Components of a Multiple-Choice Question

(1)

The Stem

(4)

The Stem That Is a Complete Sentence

(1)

The Stem That Is an Incomplete Sentence

(1)

The Stem With Positive Polarity

(1)

The Stem With Negative Polarity

(2)

The Options

(10)

The Option That Is a Sentence

(1)

The Option That Completes the Sentence Begun in the Stem

(1)

The Option That Is an Incomplete Sentence

(1)

The Option That Is a Word

(2)

Answers and Rationales for Sample Items in Chapter 4

(6)

The Nursing Process

(32)

Assessment

(5)

Collecting Data

(4)

Verifying Data

(1)

Communicating Information About Assessments

(1)

Analysis

(5)

Interpretation of Data

(2)

Collection of Additional Data

(1)

Identifying and Communicating Nursing Diagnoses

(1)

Ensuring That Patients' Health Care Needs Are Appropriately Met

(1)

Planning

(5)

Identifying Goals

(1)

Setting Priorities

(1)

Identifying Interventions

(1)

Projecting Expected Outcomes

(1)

Modifying the Plan of Care as Needed

(1)

Collaborating With Other Health Team Members

(1)

Implementation

(6)

The Process of Implementation

(1)

Types of Interventions

(1)

Methods of Implementation

(3)

Documenting and Reporting Patient Care and Responses

(1)

Evaluation

(10)

Identifying Patient Responses

(1)

Comparing Actual Outcomes With Expected Outcomes

(1)

Analyzing Factors That Affect Actual Outcomes of Care

(1)

Modifying the Nursing Care Plan

(1)

Answers and Rationales for Sample Items in Chapter 5

(1)

Assessment

(2)

Analysis

(1)

Planning

(1)

Implementation

(2)

Evaluation

(1)

Test-Taking Techniques

(26)

Specific Test-Taking Techniques

(15)

Identify Key Words in the Stem That Indicate Negative Polarity

(1)

Identify Key Words in the Stem That Set a Priority

(2)

Identify Clues in the Stem

(1)

Identify Patient-Centered Options

(2)

Identify Specific Determiners in Options

(1)

Identify Opposites in Options

(1)

Identify Equally Plausible or Unique Options

(2)

Identify Duplicate Facts in Options,

(1)

Identify Options That Deny Patient Feelings, Concerns, and Needs

(2)

Use Multiple Test-Taking Techniques

(1)

General Test-Taking Techniques

(11)

Follow Your Regular Routine the Night Before a Test

(1)

Arrive on Time for the Examination

(1)

Bring the Appropriate Tools

(1)

Understand All the Directions for the Test Before Starting

(1)

Manage the Allotted Time to Your Advantage

100

(1)

Concentrate on the Simple Before the Complex

100

(1)

Make Educated Guesses

101

(1)

Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude

101

(1)

Check Your Answers and Answer Sheet

102

(1)

Answers and Rationales for Sample Items in Chapter 6

103

(6)

Testing Formats Other Than Multiple Choice Questions

109

(18)

Introduction

109

(1)

Structured-Response Questions

110

(7)

True-False Questions

110

(6)

Matching Questions

116

(1)

Restricted-Response Questions

117

(2)

Completion Questions

117

(1)

Short-Answer Questions

118

(1)

Extended Essay Questions

119

(2)

Performance Appraisal

121

(1)

Summary

121

(6)

Answers and Rationales for Sample Items in Chapter 7

122

(5)

Computer Applications in Education and Evaluation

127

(6)

The Computer as a Resource Tool

128

(1)

The Computer as an Information Manager

128

(1)

The Computer as an Instructor

128

(1)

The Computer as a Simulator

129

(1)

The Computer as an Evaluator

130

(1)

summary

131

(2)

Fundamentals of Nursing Practice Tests

133

(30)

Introduction to Practice Tests

133

(30)

Practice Test A

134

(4)

Answers and Rationales for Practice Test A

138

(6)

Practice Test B

144

(3)

Answers and Rationales for Practice Test B

147

(6)

Practice Test C

153

(3)

Answers and Rationales for Practice Test C

156

(7)

Practice Questions With Answers and Rationales

163

(122)

The World of the Patient and Nurse

163

(10)

Questions

164

(4)

Rationales

168

(5)

Common Theories Related to Meeting Patients' Basic Human Needs

173

(9)

Questions

173

(4)

Rationales

177

(5)

Communication and Meeting Patients' Emotional Needs

182

(10)

Questions

183

(4)

Rationales

187

(5)

Physical Assessment of Patients

192

(9)

Questions

192

(4)

Rationales

196

(5)

Meeting Patients' Health and Safety Needs

201

(10)

Questions

202

(4)

Rationales

206

(5)

Meeting Patients' Hygiene and Comfort Needs

211

(9)

Questions

211

(4)

Rationales

215

(5)

Meeting Patients' Fluid and Nutritional Needs

220

(11)

Questions

220

(4)

Rationales

224

(7)

The Use of Body Mechanics and Meeting Patients' Alignment and Mobility Needs

231

(9)

Questions

231

(4)

Rationales

235

(5)

Meeting Patients' Elimination Needs

240

(11)

Questions

241

(4)

Rationales

245

(6)

Meeting Patients' Oxygen Needs

251

(11)

Questions

251

(5)

Rationales

256

(6)

Administrations of Medications

262

(10)

Questions

263

(4)

Rationales

267

(5)

Meeting the Needs of the Perioperative Patient

272

(11)

Questions

273

(4)

Rationales

277

(6)

Answer Sheet for Practice Tests A, B, and C

283

(2)

Index

285

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