Experienced nurses tend to read the situations as more complex than the question states. The test is assessing basic information, not advanced nursing knowledge. Dosage Calculations Use a calculator. Take the formulas on this document with you to use when you take the test. Be careful with basic math - the calculations may require several steps.
Right Time Read each question carefully.
Apply your knowledge of basic administration techniques and always think about safety. Make sure you are aware of administration methods that you have not used or used infrequently. Keep in mind medication side effects and the implication they have for the time you administer the medication. Review insulin administration, reading insulin syringes, and how to mix two types of insulin. Review principles of pain control.