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Avoiding pitfalls
Even the most knowledgeable students can
get tripped up on certain NCLEX questions.
(See A tricky question, page 14.) Students
commonly cite three areas that can be difficult
for unwary test-takers:
knowing the difference between the
NCLEX and the real world
delegating care
knowing laboratory values.
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Delegating care
On the NCLEX, you may encounter questions
that assess your ability to delegate care. Delegating care involves coordinating the efforts
of other health care workers to provide effective care for your client. On the NCLEX, you
may be asked to assign duties to:
licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses
direct-care workers, such as certified
nursing assistants and personal care aides
other support staff, such as nutrition assistants and housekeepers.
In addition, youll be asked to decide
when to notify a physician, a social worker, or
another hospital staff member. In each case,
youll have to decide when, where, and how to
delegate.
Remember,
this is an
exam, not the
real world.
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