Which of the following is correct regarding memory improvement methods and ways to increase your ability to remember and recall items for the NCLEX-RN?
a. Mnemonic devices involve making pictures in your mind to help you remember items and details of events.
b. Mental imagery occurs when a letter represents the first letter of each item in a sequence you are trying to remember.
c. Organize your material so that you will be able to review all needed material in the allotted time frame.
d. An example of mental imagery is the phrase "it is OK to have your blood tested while on anticoagulants.".
D
Memory improvement and methods to increase memory and recall can be helpful to new graduates when preparing for the NCLEX-RN exam. Some recommended methods for memory improvement include: 1) mnemonic devices (when a letter represents the first letter of each item in a sequence you are trying to remember); 2) mental imagery (making pictures in your mind to help you remember items and details of events); 3) organize your material so that you will be able to review all needed material in the allotted time frame; and 4) an example of a mnemonic is the phrase "it is OK to have your blood tested while on anticoagulants" (helps to remember the antidote for Coumadin overdose is Vitamin K - OK).
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