Learn your ABG lab values...

just a few tips for nursing 4 that seems to help:

Isabel Romena-
-powerpoint presentations are directly from the book, DIRECTLY, but it is a good idea to read over them anyway, particularly the NP
>not all information from the ppt will be tested
-listen during lecture, paying special attention to scenarios she brings up, many of these show up on the test
>"So your neighbor complains to you about symptoms she has been experiencing..."
>"What would you do if a patient is exhibiting these symptoms..."
>there are also personal experiences she brings up to incorporate into lecture
-do the study guides
-read the chapters, but not the whole thing, there is too much! instead take the questions from the study guide and read the section corresponding to it.
>ie: the study guide question is asking about types of fractures, read that entire section because small details show up on the tests at times
>if you cannot read, read the related charts at minimum
-know your diagnostic tests and labs, not necessarily the ranges, but diagnostic tests/labs which can diagnose a patient's problem or determine if a treatment is working effectively
-know your "at risk" patients for each disease studied
-and no...the Lewis study worksheets were not THAT helpful

Caralee Bromme-
-a majority of test questions come from the lecture
-points which are emphasized during lecture are generally tested
-know your diagnostic tests and ranges for labs
-answer the study guide questions from the lecture first, particulary the NP questions
-understand pathology of the disease process
-make certain you understand the concept of fluids and electrolytes

*continue to perfect your testing skills using ATI practice tests, test banks, and the program in the nursing computer lab...

Don't forget to take care of yourself!!!