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formula1 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

From his educational experience prior to entering a nursing program, a nursing student is aware that he suffers from text anxiety that is often intense.

The student believes that he has been unsuccessful on some previous exams directly because of his test anxiety. What action should the student take to address this problem?
A) Take an NCLEX-PN review course
B) Become a member of a study group with some classmates
C) Ask his nursing instructors for remedial help
D) Explore the possibility of professional counseling

Question 2

A group of nursing students have recently begun their nursing program and been introduced to the NCLEX-PN. The students have decided to form a study group in preparation for the exam. What strategy should the students use to most effectively prepare for

A) Study throughout their nursing program
B) Begin studying as soon as their final exam is completed
C) Begin studying 1014 days before the exam
D) Study after they have completed the classroom component of their nursing program

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
A student who becomes overly anxious in testing situations might want to consider professional counseling. Many psychologists specialize in helping students overcome serious test anxiety. A review course or study group is unlikely to help and nursing instructors likely have neither the time nor the expertise to help this student overcome his problem.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The most effective studying strategy for a large exam such as the NCLEX-PN is to study frequently over a prolonged period of time, ideally at several points throughout the nursing program. Waiting until very late in the program, or until the program is complete, may not be conducive to success.