More than 13,000 NCLEX questions!
AVIOD preparing by extensively re-reading all your class notes and textbooks. Instead, focus on preparation through answering a multitude of practice questions.
AVOID dedicating excessive time to any specific question. If you are unsure, make an educated guess and proceed to the next question.
AVOID rushing through the questions. Take the time to fully understand what is truly being asked.
AVIOD changing your answer. Often, your initial instinct regarding an answer is more accurate.
AVOID selecting an option that involves engaging in activities beyond the scope of nursing practice.
AVOID dwelling on the questions you have already tackled. Concentrate solely on the current question and let go of any thoughts about past ones.
AVOID choosing answers that contain closed-ended words (e.g., all, every, none). Such answers are more likely to be inaccurate.
AVOID selecting answers that would jeopardize the client's well-being or ethics. Correct answers will always prioritize client safety.
AVOID choosing an answer that is outside the scope of a nurse's responsibilities as that will most likely be the wrong answer.
BE SURE TO read the question thoroughly. There may be information at the end of the question that must be considered.
BE SURE TO be cautious of distractors among the choices. Certain options are intentionally crafted to mislead and confuse. Pay close attention to specific details in the question that can render the answer option incorrect.
BE SURE TO use the on-screen calculator. Don't try to do calculations in your head. Utilize the calculator; it's at your dispos
BE SURE TO approach Pharmacology questions by making a connection between the name of the medication and its classification.
BE SURE TO maintain your focus and avoid observing others while taking the exam. Let the progress of others have no influence on your own performance.
BE SURE TO take the question as it is stated and refrain from posing hypothetical scenarios or asking "what if" questions.
BE SURE TO take the question as it is stated and refrain from posing hypothetical scenarios or asking "what if" questions.
BE SURE TO look for strategic words in the question that require you to prioritize (e.g., first, initial, best, next).
BE SURE TO always use the process of elimination when answering a multiple-choice questions.
BE SURE TO always use the process of elimination when answering a multiple-choice questions.
BE SURE TO eliminate answers that are alike or comparable as they will not be correct.