Nursing NCLEX Prep: Saunders;
Chapter 4: Test Taking Strategies
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of heart
failure who suddenly complains of shortness of breath and dyspnea
during activity. After assisting the client to bed and placing the
client in high-Fowler's position, the nurse should take which
immediate action? -
correct answer ✅Obtain a set of vital signs and perform focused
respiratory and cardiovascular assessments.
When taking a test, focus on the _______. -
correct answer ✅Data.
Read every word, and make a decision about what the question is
asking.
When taking a test, note the _________ and determine what
content is being tested. -
correct answer ✅Subject
When taking a test, visualize the event; note whether an ... -
correct answer ✅abnormality exists in the data provided.
, Nursing NCLEX Prep: Saunders;
Chapter 4: Test Taking Strategies
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
When taking a test, look for the strategic words; strategic words .....
-
correct answer ✅make a difference in determining what the
question is asking.
When taking a test, avoid asking yourself,... -
correct answer ✅"Well, what if...?" because this will lead you to
reading into the question.
When taking a test, what are some key items to remember for
picking the
correct answer ? ( what strategies can you use to eliminate options)
-
correct answer ✅▪ Always use the process of elimination when
choices or options are presented and read each option carefully;
once you have eliminated options, reread the question before
selecting your final choice or choices.
▪ Look for comparable or alike options and eliminate these.
Chapter 4: Test Taking Strategies
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of heart
failure who suddenly complains of shortness of breath and dyspnea
during activity. After assisting the client to bed and placing the
client in high-Fowler's position, the nurse should take which
immediate action? -
correct answer ✅Obtain a set of vital signs and perform focused
respiratory and cardiovascular assessments.
When taking a test, focus on the _______. -
correct answer ✅Data.
Read every word, and make a decision about what the question is
asking.
When taking a test, note the _________ and determine what
content is being tested. -
correct answer ✅Subject
When taking a test, visualize the event; note whether an ... -
correct answer ✅abnormality exists in the data provided.
, Nursing NCLEX Prep: Saunders;
Chapter 4: Test Taking Strategies
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
When taking a test, look for the strategic words; strategic words .....
-
correct answer ✅make a difference in determining what the
question is asking.
When taking a test, avoid asking yourself,... -
correct answer ✅"Well, what if...?" because this will lead you to
reading into the question.
When taking a test, what are some key items to remember for
picking the
correct answer ? ( what strategies can you use to eliminate options)
-
correct answer ✅▪ Always use the process of elimination when
choices or options are presented and read each option carefully;
once you have eliminated options, reread the question before
selecting your final choice or choices.
▪ Look for comparable or alike options and eliminate these.
