Kaplan review course notes
Kaplan Nursing Review Course Notes - Complete Study Guide for NCLEX Prep & Nursing Entrance Exams
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d96pou
1. Kaplan's 3 phases of preparationPhase 1: content-
Phase 2: attending class / learning the Decision Tree
and critical thinkingPhase 3: Mastery and practice of
NCLEX-style questions
*TA Angela, RN :Rekap Welcome to NCLEX tab-Con-
tent Review Guide-Study guide to download and
print-"Watch Me" video series-"Decision Tree" mi-
cro-learning series-Strategy Tools to download and
print-Test reflection worksheet to download and print.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Phase 1Diagnostic Test, Ques-
tion Trainers 1-3, Content review (flashcard tab, content
library, Channel)
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Phase 2-Live Prep Course,
NCLEX Practice Test, Roadmap to Success-Lessons on
Demand (pre-recorded sessions of all the live class ses-
sions)
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Phase 3-Now it is time to de-
sign your study plan: Complete Question Trainers 4-7,
Qbank questions, Sample Tests, and Readiness Test
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap NCLEX-RN test plan-8 testing
categories-Big 3: Management of Care, Pharmacologi-
cal and Parenteral Therapies, Physiological Adaptation
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Managing the Test Experience-
Pearson Testing Centers: https://www.nclex.com/regis-
ter.htmNCSBN: www.nclex.com
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap NCLEX-RN Facts85-150 ques-
tions5 hr maximum time15 unscored, experimental
questions randomly distributed in the first 85
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Scoring on the NCLEX-RN® Ex-
aminationFor a complete explanation of NCLEX scor-
ing, watch the video "Watch Me: Inside the NCLEX Scor-
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, Kaplan review course notes
Kaplan Nursing Review Course Notes - Complete Study Guide for NCLEX Prep & Nursing Entrance Exams
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d96pou
ing" on your student website under "Test-taking Strate-
gies: Decision Tree"
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap 3 Steps in Critical ThinkingStep
One: TopicStep Two: StrategyStep Three: Outcome
*TA Angela, RN :TIP: Time frames are HUGE in NCLEX
world. The first 24 hours after a procedure, we are look-
ing for a possible complication....ABC's !! 24 to 48 hours
after a procedure, we are looking at the inflammato-
ry process. Totally expected to have increased pain,
swelling, temp, and WBC. 36 to 72 hours after a proce-
dure we are looking for infection!!
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Step 2: StrategyEvery question
is either a priority question or an evaluation question.
*TA Angela, RN :Priority Question: a priority question
will have a "priority" word in the stem, such as: most,
best, first, next, initial, immediate.
*TA Angela, RN :Evaluation Question: asks you to dis-
criminate if an answer is right/wrong, true/false. Evalu-
ation questions may also ask you to use tips or key prin-
ciples as evaluation criteria (room assignments, risk,
staffing assignments, and communicating effectively).
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Immediate Action Dyspnea
Question: A vs. IStrategy tip: You do not need an assess-
ment that you already have in the stem.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap PainPain is generally psychoso-
cial on the NCLEX such as expected pain, chronic pain,
nagging pain.Pain is physical when it is life or limb
threatening. Think PAIN:P - presents due to ischemiaA
& I - acute and intense and can lead to shockN - not
relieved with treatment
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Step 3 OutcomesThe correct
answer will always relate to the topic.
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, Kaplan review course notes
Kaplan Nursing Review Course Notes - Complete Study Guide for NCLEX Prep & Nursing Entrance Exams
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d96pou
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Best response, elevated blood
glucose in the mornings Question: A vs. IContent con-
nection:Somogyi effect: blood glucose level drops dur-
ing the night ’ rebound hyperglycemia in the morn-
ing.Dawn phenomenon: blood glucose level rises dur-
ing the night ’ continued hyperglycemia in the morn-
ing.
*TA Angela, RN :Erikson's ages: Newborn birth to 30
days. Infant is birth-1. Toddler 1-3; Preschool 3-5.
School age 6-12; adolescent 12-18. Young adult 19-40;
Middle adult 40-65. Older adult 65+.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy
Question: Physical vs. PsychosocialStrategy tip: Expect-
ed pain is considered psychosocial.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy
Question: Step 3 OutcomesStrategy tip: respiratory
therapy is a vague answer. Avoid vague answers on
the NCLEX.Strategy tip: circulation problem ’circulation
answer.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Strategy - Priority Question -
Priority Client BranchPriority Question - Priority Client
Branch: question is about more than one client. Topic is
"who is most unstable." Refer to Priority Client Strategy
Tool.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Most unstable clientStrategy tip:
An unstable airway always takes priority.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Evaluation StrategiesEvaluation
Questions have 3 branches: Alternate strategies, Scope
of Practice, and Therapeutic Communication.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Alternate Strategy BranchLook-
ing for something right/true/normal: Look for "teach-
ing is successful," "the nurse expects to see," "should
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Kaplan Nursing Review Course Notes - Complete Study Guide for NCLEX Prep & Nursing Entrance Exams
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d96pou
1. Kaplan's 3 phases of preparationPhase 1: content-
Phase 2: attending class / learning the Decision Tree
and critical thinkingPhase 3: Mastery and practice of
NCLEX-style questions
*TA Angela, RN :Rekap Welcome to NCLEX tab-Con-
tent Review Guide-Study guide to download and
print-"Watch Me" video series-"Decision Tree" mi-
cro-learning series-Strategy Tools to download and
print-Test reflection worksheet to download and print.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Phase 1Diagnostic Test, Ques-
tion Trainers 1-3, Content review (flashcard tab, content
library, Channel)
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Phase 2-Live Prep Course,
NCLEX Practice Test, Roadmap to Success-Lessons on
Demand (pre-recorded sessions of all the live class ses-
sions)
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Phase 3-Now it is time to de-
sign your study plan: Complete Question Trainers 4-7,
Qbank questions, Sample Tests, and Readiness Test
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap NCLEX-RN test plan-8 testing
categories-Big 3: Management of Care, Pharmacologi-
cal and Parenteral Therapies, Physiological Adaptation
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Managing the Test Experience-
Pearson Testing Centers: https://www.nclex.com/regis-
ter.htmNCSBN: www.nclex.com
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap NCLEX-RN Facts85-150 ques-
tions5 hr maximum time15 unscored, experimental
questions randomly distributed in the first 85
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Scoring on the NCLEX-RN® Ex-
aminationFor a complete explanation of NCLEX scor-
ing, watch the video "Watch Me: Inside the NCLEX Scor-
Page 1
, Kaplan review course notes
Kaplan Nursing Review Course Notes - Complete Study Guide for NCLEX Prep & Nursing Entrance Exams
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d96pou
ing" on your student website under "Test-taking Strate-
gies: Decision Tree"
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap 3 Steps in Critical ThinkingStep
One: TopicStep Two: StrategyStep Three: Outcome
*TA Angela, RN :TIP: Time frames are HUGE in NCLEX
world. The first 24 hours after a procedure, we are look-
ing for a possible complication....ABC's !! 24 to 48 hours
after a procedure, we are looking at the inflammato-
ry process. Totally expected to have increased pain,
swelling, temp, and WBC. 36 to 72 hours after a proce-
dure we are looking for infection!!
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Step 2: StrategyEvery question
is either a priority question or an evaluation question.
*TA Angela, RN :Priority Question: a priority question
will have a "priority" word in the stem, such as: most,
best, first, next, initial, immediate.
*TA Angela, RN :Evaluation Question: asks you to dis-
criminate if an answer is right/wrong, true/false. Evalu-
ation questions may also ask you to use tips or key prin-
ciples as evaluation criteria (room assignments, risk,
staffing assignments, and communicating effectively).
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Immediate Action Dyspnea
Question: A vs. IStrategy tip: You do not need an assess-
ment that you already have in the stem.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap PainPain is generally psychoso-
cial on the NCLEX such as expected pain, chronic pain,
nagging pain.Pain is physical when it is life or limb
threatening. Think PAIN:P - presents due to ischemiaA
& I - acute and intense and can lead to shockN - not
relieved with treatment
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Step 3 OutcomesThe correct
answer will always relate to the topic.
Page 2
, Kaplan review course notes
Kaplan Nursing Review Course Notes - Complete Study Guide for NCLEX Prep & Nursing Entrance Exams
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d96pou
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Best response, elevated blood
glucose in the mornings Question: A vs. IContent con-
nection:Somogyi effect: blood glucose level drops dur-
ing the night ’ rebound hyperglycemia in the morn-
ing.Dawn phenomenon: blood glucose level rises dur-
ing the night ’ continued hyperglycemia in the morn-
ing.
*TA Angela, RN :Erikson's ages: Newborn birth to 30
days. Infant is birth-1. Toddler 1-3; Preschool 3-5.
School age 6-12; adolescent 12-18. Young adult 19-40;
Middle adult 40-65. Older adult 65+.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy
Question: Physical vs. PsychosocialStrategy tip: Expect-
ed pain is considered psychosocial.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy
Question: Step 3 OutcomesStrategy tip: respiratory
therapy is a vague answer. Avoid vague answers on
the NCLEX.Strategy tip: circulation problem ’circulation
answer.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Strategy - Priority Question -
Priority Client BranchPriority Question - Priority Client
Branch: question is about more than one client. Topic is
"who is most unstable." Refer to Priority Client Strategy
Tool.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Most unstable clientStrategy tip:
An unstable airway always takes priority.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Evaluation StrategiesEvaluation
Questions have 3 branches: Alternate strategies, Scope
of Practice, and Therapeutic Communication.
*TA Angela, RN :ReKap Alternate Strategy BranchLook-
ing for something right/true/normal: Look for "teach-
ing is successful," "the nurse expects to see," "should
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