In foreign nursing exams, when taking
a test you should realize that no matter how much you prepare yourself , there
would always be questions that will cover concepts that you DO NOT KNOW, in
which case you need to rely on your ability to make on educated guess. Thus, it
is essential that you apply some techniques in analyzing questions. Here are
some of these techniques.
1. Identify the topic of the
question. Ask yourself “What
is the nursing concept that the question is asking?”
2.
When a question asks you to establish
priorities for the patient. use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as your framework Remember Maslow says” Physiologic needs first”.
3. When a question asks you to prioritize nursing interventions. Use the
nursing process as your frame work. Remember:
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process.
4.
Always think of Safety when selecting correct answers for the exam. Focus on what is safe for your patient.
5.
Do everythingby the book. All correct answers
are based on text book theoretical nursing practice;don’t let your clinical
experience influence your answer. Stick to what is ideal as described in
textbooks.
6.
Watch out for responses which are considered
non-therapeutic like: “Why”; “Don’t worry”; “Authoritarian answers”; “Focus on
the nurse”; “Focus on the doctor “answers. Pay particular attention to
therapeutic phrases likes “It seems……”; “It sounds……””Tell me…..”
7. On questions pertaining to delegation
and supervision, know what to delegate. Usually, Assessment, teaching or evaluation of nursing care cannot
be delegated.
8.
Pray it really works.
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