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RODY.ELKHALIL

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You tell a friend that one of the patients tried to intimidate you when the patient discovered that this was you first nursing position. You friend gives you several methods to prepare for such situations.
 
  Which method would your friend be least likely to suggest to you? a. Keep your knowledge base up to date.
  b. Look and act like a professional.
  c. Demonstrate to your patients that you possess a body of nursing care knowledge.
  d. When you are with your patient, don't ask another nurse to help you, this can show thepatient that you don't know what you're doing.

Question 2

What is CAT and how does it relate to the NCLEX-RN exam?
 
  a. CAT = continuous accessible teaching
  b. CAT = categorical adaptive technology
  c. CAT = computerized additive testing
  d. CAT =computerized adaptive testing



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jamesnevil303

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Answer to Question 1

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New nurses can often be surprised that their patients expect them to have the answers, hence may
become intimidated. Your education and experiences give you a firm background in nursing process
and patient care, but some other ways to help enhance one's confidence are keeping your knowledge
base up to date, looking and acting like a professional, demonstrating to your patients that you possess
a body of nursing care knowledge, and demonstrating a sense of caring to your patients. If you are
unsure about something or need advice do not be afraid to ask other nurses or professionals for advice
or assistance. Completing a task correctly is better than proceeding with a task that not sure of.

Answer to Question 2

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The NCLEX-RN exam is administered using CAT or Computerized Adaptive Technology which is a combination of computer technology and measurement theory. The CAT methodology enables the exam to be customized for each RN candidate by being assembled interactively as the examination progresses.




RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


flexer1n1

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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