NCSBN NCLEX Exam Overview
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of health as defined by Jean Watson?

  • Absence of illness
  • High level of physical, mental, and social functioning
  • Perfect body (correct)
  • General adaptive-maintenance level of daily functioning

    • What is the first stage in the Five Stages of Illness Behavior?

  • Sick role behavior
  • Experiencing symptoms (correct)
  • Recovery
  • Dependence on others

    • Which dimension is NOT listed as a factor along the health and illness continuum?

  • Biological factors
  • Social media habits (correct)
  • Family relationships
  • Nutrition

    • What does health emphasize according to the broader definition presented?

    <p>An ideal state of physical wellness and mental well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT listed as a disruptor of health?

    <p>Excessive exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jean Watson's theory indicates that health includes the absence of which element?

    <p>Illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a common misconception regarding the definition of health?

    <p>Health can be bought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect describes how illness is usually perceived according to nurses' understanding?

    <p>Based on how it affects personal feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the relationship between health and illness?

    <p>Health and illness are influenced by the client’s attitude and lifestyle choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence illness behavior?

    <p>Social media usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cultural beliefs, how is a hot illness typically treated?

    <p>With a cold treatment to restore balance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the levels of prevention aimed at?

    <p>Increasing well-being and avoiding illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a factor that disrupts health?

    <p>Mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a cultural barrier to providing healthcare?

    <p>Cultural fluidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of health promotion activities?

    <p>To increase overall health and well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'hardiness' in the context of illness behavior?

    <p>A personal trait that influences how individuals cope with illness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the NCLEX exam?

    <p>To assess the competency of nursing school graduates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which methodological approach does the NCLEX employ to ensure valid measurement?

    <p>Computerized adaptive testing (CAT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the NGN project?

    <p>To better measure clinical judgment and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT included in the Test Plan structure for the NCLEX exam?

    <p>Financial Management in Healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the WHO, how is health defined?

    <p>Complete physical, mental, and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle did Florence Nightingale emphasize for maintaining health?

    <p>Cleanliness and proper sanitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the structure of the Test Plan encompass in relation to nursing?

    <p>Areas related to effective nursing practices and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these best represents Traditional Chinese Medicine's view on health?

    <p>Health is the balance of yin and yang energy forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of primary prevention activities?

    <p>Preventing or slowing the onset of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is representative of secondary prevention?

    <p>Providing cholesterol screening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tertiary prevention primarily focus on?

    <p>Stopping disease progression and rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention is most aligned with primary prevention in heart disease?

    <p>Providing dietary education for lifestyle changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the nursing process, what does the assessment phase include?

    <p>Collecting and categorizing data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of prevention includes prenatal group education?

    <p>Primary prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of family environment might most effectively promote wellness in a client?

    <p>Encourages open emotional expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best exemplifies health promotion?

    <p>Implementing exercise programs for seniors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

    • NCSBN develops the NCLEX exam
    • The exam assesses nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada
    • NCSBN is dedicated to developing psychometrically sound and legally defensible nurse licensure and certification examinations consistent with current entry-level practice
    • The NCLEX uses computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence

    Test Plan and the NGN Project

    • The test plan includes in-depth information about exam content, administration, item writing tips, and clinical judgment
    • The NGN project aimed to better measure nursing candidates' clinical judgment and decision-making abilities through innovative item types

    Distribution of Content for the NCLEX-RN Test Plan

    • Physiological Adaptation accounts for 14% of the exam
    • Management of Care takes up 20% of the exam
    • Reduction of Risk Potential is 12%
    • Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies is 15%
    • Safety & Infection Control is 12%
    • Basic Care & Comfort, Health Promotion and Maintenance, and Psychosocial Integrity each account for 9%

    Test Plan Structure

    • Safe and Effective Care Environment includes Management of Care, Safety and Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Physiological Integrity
    • Basic Care and Comfort, Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies, Reduction of Risk Potential, and Physiological Adaptation are also components

    Dimensions of Health Along Health and Illness Continuum

    • Biological factors
    • Nutrition
    • Physical activity
    • Sleep and rest
    • Meaningful work
    • Lifestyle choices
    • Family relationships
    • Culture
    • Religion and spirituality
    • Environmental factors
    • Finances

    What Factors Disrupt Health?

    • Physical disease
    • Injury
    • Mental illness
    • Pain
    • Loss
    • Impending death
    • Competing demands
    • The unknown
    • Imbalance
    • Isolation

    Nurses' Understanding of Health and Illness

    • Experiences are unique to each individual
    • Illness is often described in terms of how it makes a person feel
    • Illness is a disruption of health
    • Health and illness are influenced by the client's attitude and lifestyle choices

    Factors That Influence Illness Behavior

    • Nature of the illness
    • Hardiness
    • Intensity, duration, and multiplicity of the disruption

    Nature of the Illness

    • Acute illness
    • Chronic illness
    • Remission or exacerbation

    Levels of Prevention

    • Primary prevention aims to prevent or slow the onset of disease
    • Secondary prevention involves screening and education for early detection of illnesses
    • Tertiary prevention focuses on stopping disease progression and returning individuals to their pre-illness state

    Dosage Calculation Conversion

    • Various conversions are listed for milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg), grams (gm), liters (L), milliliters (mL), teaspoons (tsp), tablespoons (Tbsp), ounces (oz), cups, kilograms (kg), and pounds (lbs)

    Weight Abbreviations

    • A table listing abbreviations for various weight measurements

    Question #2

    • An infant weighing 2,375 grams receives 150 mg/kg of ampicillin daily in 4 equal doses
    • The question asks for the amount of milligrams per dose

    Yin Yang Symbol

    • Yin and Yang are complementary principles in Chinese philosophy
    • Yin is negative, dark, and feminine
    • Yang is positive, bright, and masculine
    • Their interaction maintains the harmony of the universe and influences everything within it

    Hot and Cold

    • Illness may be due to an imbalance of hot and cold
    • Treatment needs to restore the balance (treating hot with cold and vice versa)

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    Explore the essential features of the NCLEX exam developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). This quiz covers the exam's structure, content distribution, and innovative projects aimed at enhancing clinical judgment assessment. Perfect for nursing graduates preparing for licensure!

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