The nursing student evaluates a number of different review books, and makes the best choice when the chosen book meets which of the following criteria?
1. Contains a large percentage of actual questions from the NCLEX-PN®.
2. Is published by the publishers of the medical-surgical book used in class.
3. Is on loan from someone who took and passed the exam.
4. Covers key concepts and areas likely to be tested on NCLEX-PN®.
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Rationale: When choosing a review book, you want one that covers all of the key concepts that you are likely to be tested on in the NCLEX-PN®.
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a. "Would you like to take a 10-minute time-out to get your anger under control?" b. "It is good that you can display anger. Now, can you tell us what it is you really want to say?" c. "Would you consider joining Alcoholics Anonymous and offering this up to a higher power?" d. "Can you feel the love and concern that prompted your family to say these things to you?"
The nurse is preparing a medication that comes in an ampule. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Tapping the ampule so fluid moves from the bottom of the ampule to the neck b. Avoiding inversion of the ampule after opening to prevent spillage of the medication c. Using a filter needle long enough to reach the bottom of the ampule d. Guiding the needle against the rim of the ampule to access the medication