Author Question: When an SP/VN asks for advice about how to reduce anxiety before the NCLEX-PN examination, the ... (Read 61 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

When an SP/VN asks for advice about how to reduce anxiety before the NCLEX-PN examination, the LPN/LVN should respond, An effective strategy for reducing test anxiety prior to the NCLEX-PN examination is to

a. maintain a confident, positive attitude about your abilities and the outcome.
b. drink 3 ounces of an alcoholic beverage 30 minutes before the test.
c. prepare yourself for the worst by picturing yourself having to reapply.
d. use scrap paper to keep track of the number of questions you think you answered correctly and incorrectly.

Question 2

The LPN/LVN tells a peer, I want to be endorsed in state X. What step do you think I should take first? The best response would be

a. Ask our state board to send you a copy of your NCLEX-PN examination score.
b. Photocopy your license and current registration.
c. Write to the board of nursing in state X and ask for instructions.
d. Request our state board to inactivate your license.

bigsis44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Positive thinking reduces anxiety. Testing with mild anxiety is more productive than testing with moderate to high anxiety. Drinking alcohol will interfere with critical thinking. Preparing yourself for the worst by picturing yourself having to reply is negative thinking and raises anxiety. Using scrap paper to keep track of the number of questions you think you answered correctly and incorrectly takes the focus away from thinking critically about the questions and wastes time that could better be used to consider question options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Endorsement to practice in another state begins by contacting the state board of nursing in that state and asking for instructions about how to proceed. The board will send an application, instructions, fee schedules, and other materials. Asking the state board to send a copy of your NCLEX-PN examination score and photocopying your license and current registration are neither necessary nor priorities. Requesting the state board to inactivate your license is premature. Current licensure and registration are necessary to continue to work in your state while awaiting endorsement for state X.