PN Exam #3 Study Guide
An effective strategy to reduce your anxiety before the exam is to... - ANS - maintain competent
positive abilities and the outcome of your exam.
\Entry level LPN are expected to provide care to patients with ... - ANS - common well defined
health problems and predictable outcomes with RN, physician, dentist guidance.
\How much of the NCLEX exam is based on psychosocial integrity? - ANS - 6% to 12%
\How to get endorsed in another state? - ANS - • Contact the State Board of Nursing in that
state.
\Identify a proper outfit for an interview. - ANS - • Conservative dress. (Dress shirt, tie and dress
slacks, or suit for men. Nice dress, jacket dress, or suit for women).
\Identify a proper statement about good resume preparations. - ANS - • Keep it truthful,
consistent and well balanced
\Identify a true statement about the temporary work permit. - ANS - • If you pass the boards your
temporary permit is revoked.
• Only good for 90 days.
\Identify helpful qualities for home health.
The ones she stressed are in bold. - ANS - • *Flexibility (Greatest asset!)*
• *Communication skills*
• *Self-confidence*
• *Ability to deal with emergencies*
• Sensitivity to physical and emotional changes
• Nonjudgmental attitude
\Identify illegal interview questions. - ANS - • Have you ever been hospitalized within the last 5
years?
o *Answer:* I do not have any health problems that would interfere with fulfilling the described
position.
• Have you ever been on workers' compensation?
o *Answer:* N/A (not applicable) [or] I am able to perform all of the described job duties.
• Do you have a criminal record?
o *Answer:* I have gotten a speeding ticket, but I have never been convicted of crimes
involving drugs, theft, or assault. [or] I have paid for that error in judgment, taken special
classes, and am now wise enough not to repeat it.
\Identify information that should be in your resume. - ANS - • A resume should not contain:
o Reason for leaving previous jobs
o Salary requirements
o Personal photographs
o Personal data (marital status, race, religion, height, weight, number of children, social clubs,
etc.,)
\Identify phrases that describe the NCLEX format - ANS - • Example: questions will verify with
difficulty.
• Multiple choice & alternate item format - 2 main types of questions
An effective strategy to reduce your anxiety before the exam is to... - ANS - maintain competent
positive abilities and the outcome of your exam.
\Entry level LPN are expected to provide care to patients with ... - ANS - common well defined
health problems and predictable outcomes with RN, physician, dentist guidance.
\How much of the NCLEX exam is based on psychosocial integrity? - ANS - 6% to 12%
\How to get endorsed in another state? - ANS - • Contact the State Board of Nursing in that
state.
\Identify a proper outfit for an interview. - ANS - • Conservative dress. (Dress shirt, tie and dress
slacks, or suit for men. Nice dress, jacket dress, or suit for women).
\Identify a proper statement about good resume preparations. - ANS - • Keep it truthful,
consistent and well balanced
\Identify a true statement about the temporary work permit. - ANS - • If you pass the boards your
temporary permit is revoked.
• Only good for 90 days.
\Identify helpful qualities for home health.
The ones she stressed are in bold. - ANS - • *Flexibility (Greatest asset!)*
• *Communication skills*
• *Self-confidence*
• *Ability to deal with emergencies*
• Sensitivity to physical and emotional changes
• Nonjudgmental attitude
\Identify illegal interview questions. - ANS - • Have you ever been hospitalized within the last 5
years?
o *Answer:* I do not have any health problems that would interfere with fulfilling the described
position.
• Have you ever been on workers' compensation?
o *Answer:* N/A (not applicable) [or] I am able to perform all of the described job duties.
• Do you have a criminal record?
o *Answer:* I have gotten a speeding ticket, but I have never been convicted of crimes
involving drugs, theft, or assault. [or] I have paid for that error in judgment, taken special
classes, and am now wise enough not to repeat it.
\Identify information that should be in your resume. - ANS - • A resume should not contain:
o Reason for leaving previous jobs
o Salary requirements
o Personal photographs
o Personal data (marital status, race, religion, height, weight, number of children, social clubs,
etc.,)
\Identify phrases that describe the NCLEX format - ANS - • Example: questions will verify with
difficulty.
• Multiple choice & alternate item format - 2 main types of questions
