It is important for nurses to recognize key characteristics of good preceptors. Which of the ...

Answer to #1

B, C, D
Nurses are generally assigned the role as preceptor due to their expertise, experience, and knowledge of the unit and facility. Some important characteristics of effective preceptors include: clinically prepared/experienced, enjoy teaching, committed to the role as preceptor, familiar with the organization's policies and procedures, and willing to share knowledge and model behaviors with their orientees. Being assertive or aggressive related to clinical experience may make a preceptor difficult to work with for new nurses, and this type of behavior is not conducive to effective precepting or for successful orientation.

Answer to #2

A, B, C
Visualization and relaxation techniques can be used to help reduce test anxiety related to the NCLEX-RN examination. Some of these are: guided imagery, breathing exercises, and relaxation exercises. While fasting may provide a temporary relief of anxiety due to its association with meditation, the body needs nutrition when exerting the amount of energy and concentration required for test taking.

Answer to #3

A, C, D
A number of predictors of performance on the NCLEX-RN exam have been identified. Some of these factors include ACT score, absence of emotional distress, verbal SAT score, high school rank and grade point average, undergraduate nursing program GPA, GPA in science and nursing theory courses, competency in American English language, reasonable family responsibilities or demands, and critical thinking competency.

Answer to #4

B
When you are presented with a difficult test question, you can use the ARKO strategy to help answer the question: A  the test question asking you to take Action or no Action; R  Reword the question; K  identify any Key words in the question stem; O  review and eliminate Options. PSDA and FOCUS are types of quality improvement methodology, and CAT is computer adaptive technology which is the type of NCLEX examination.

Answer to #5

A
When taking the NCLEX examination, the graduate should answer questions by assuming you are able to give perfect care by the book. Do not let your personal clinical experience direct you to choose a test answer that is less than high-quality care. Assume you have plenty of staffing, plenty of time, and all the necessary equipment for any possible test question choices. The NCLEX examination is a timed exam, so there is no unlimited time.

Answer to #6

C
Successful test performance requires nursing knowledge, anxiety management, and test-taking skills. Knowledge of the test content is the first critical element. The second element of success is anxiety management, and test-taking skills are the final element. Confidence will help as it demonstrates readiness to test, but it is not one of the three critical elements. Graduates need critical-thinking skills, not memorization to be successful.

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