LUCKY 13 Rules to

1. On the morning of the exam, avoid excessive oral intake of products that act as diuretics for you.

2. Prior to the exam dates, avoid eating exotic or highly seasoned foods to which your system may not be accustomed.

Avoid possible gastrointestinal distress when you least need it!

3. Anxiety states can bring about rapid increases and decreases in body temperature. Wear clothing that can be shed or added on.

4. Exam jitters can elicit anxiety-like

reactions, both physiologic and emotional.

ANXIETY IS CONTAGIOUS!
Try to limit your contacts with those who are also experiencing anxiety.

5. A day/ few hours before the exam is a good time to engage in a pleasurable activity as a means of anxiety reduction. You need stamina and endurance for sitting, thinking, and reacting. Try a relaxation process

6. Get an early start on the day of the exams!

Avoid unnecessary causes for anxiety. Allow yourself time for delays in traffic or public transportation.

7. Remember that YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET ALL THE ANSWERS RIGHT TO PASS!

8. Answer the easy questions first.

Too often students focus on 1 question for 10 minutes. Remember, your goal is to answer correctly AS MANY QUESTIONS AS POSSIBLE!

9. Your first hunch is usually a good one.

Pay attention to your intuition, which may indicate which answer feels best.

10. Keep working!

Be wise about the timing. Manage your time.

11. ELIMINATE!
If the correct answer is not obvious, eliminate the obviously wrong answers.

12. Stay for an extra time

If you complete the test early, check your answers! Make sure you are sure with your answer before you shade you answer sheet.

13. Your answer sheet is YOUR LIFE!

It is essential that you use only the type of pencil specified. Keep your answer sheet clean. Avoid unnecessary markings.

Test Taking Skills

A Key Element to Success

Disclaimer
This presentation merely attempts to provide the probable scenario/processes in the NLE based on previous actual test taking experiences of our former students. This aims to provide some relevant information to drive the most important point read and follow the instructions carefully during NLE We are free and harmless from any liability resulting to any similarities or whatsoever nature related to this presentation

We are using a test scanner almost similar to the one being used by the Professional Regulations Commission. This is the same scanner we used for your checking your Pre-Board Exams.

Shading
Important note: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

SHADE LIKE THIS

Make the mark dark and straight Do not use too much pressure Use the required pencil type No. 2

Not like this

ABCD
ABCD
The marks should be consistent.

ABCD

Final Note
A knowledgeable student can be easily surpassed by a student with a good test-taking strategies Let us all TOP THE BOARD EXAMS!

Which of the ff is the primary focus of the Care of Acute Respiratory Infection (CARI) program of DOH?
A. Teaching midwives to assess patients B. Early detection C. Enhancement of workers capabilities D. Teaching parents how and when to refer

A mother brings her child to the RHU for consultation. Which of the ff should the nurse do to the child with difficulty in breathing?
A. Intervention B. Assessment C. Planning D. Evaluation

After training in the DOH program on how to assess children with respiratory problems, the nurse can use which chart?
A. IMCI protocol B. Management of child with cough C. CARI Program Protocol D. Ask, Look and Listen Chart

If the child is in the no pneumonia category, the nurse can advise the mother to give home care like:
A. Changing clothing frequently B. Keeping the child warm C. Letting the child sleep longer D. Continuing the play therapy

 SITUATION: Tuberculosis is a respiratory disease common among malnourished individuals living in crowded places cause by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Which of the ff is the mode of transmission of tuberculosis? A.Bacilli exposure B.Airborne droplet C.Skin contact D.Ingested bacilli

Which of the ff is hazardous period of susceptibility resistance?

A.6 months B.One year C.612 months D.At birth

Which of the ff is the best preventive measure or method of control?

A. RHU outreach health services B. BCG vaccination of newborn C. Living in non-crowded places D. Nurse to educate the public

To strengthen the national TB control Program, which of the ff policies could a nurse be greatly involved?
A. Case finding B. Directly Observed Treatment ShortCourse (DOTS) C. Vaccination of BCG among infants and school entrants D. Treatment

Which of the ff preventive measures in the RHU nurse most involved?

A. Health education of the community, family and individuals regarding the mode of spread B. Advising families to transfer to subdivisions C. Scheduling clinic visits of those found with TB infection D. Health teaching on meal planning and rich food to eat

 SITUATION: Dingdong is 3 years old. His mother brought him to the RHU because his breathing was noisy and difficult, he was coughing, restless, irritable, with fever.

You are the RHU nurse. Before the doctor arrives which one of the ff will you do?
A. Inject adrenalin subcutaneously B. Take the history of Dingdong C. Describe to the mother the physiology of bronchitis D. Make Dingdong drink cola

Which of the ff is the best nursing intervention for Dingdong?

A. Explain why he is wheezing B. Carry out RHU doctors orders C. Tell him to stay quiet D. Let him drink plenty of water

Which of the ff procedures should be taught to the mother of Dingdong?

A. Positioning when there is cough B. Tepid sponge bath when there is fever C. Staying calm when there is an asthma attack D. Dry coughing to loosen phlegm

The Department of Health has launched CARI. Which among the cases has the highest priority?
A. Asthma B. Bronchitis C. Upper Respiratory Infection D. Pneumonia

Joshua is1 months old. His mother brought him to the RHU because of fast breathing, 70 breaths per minute, and chest indrawing. Referring to the available chart, which classification does he belong?

A. Very severe disease B. No pneumonia C. Cough and cold D. Severe pneumonia