Your professors want you to pass your licensing nursing exams, so they format their tests in nursing school like those exams. Teaching yourself the strategy early on will help you learn to think critically and give you an edge when you finally do take the exams. On the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN, you'll face questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy. All that means is that questions are written at different levels, starting with the first level, "remembering." As you move up the difficulty levels, you'll need to understand, then apply. After applying comes analyzing, evaluating, and creating. On the NCLEX, most questions are at the level "apply" or higher, meaning the questions will require you to thoroughly comprehend the material, not just remember facts. For example, if you can remember the range for high blood pressure, you can get a remembering question right if it simply asks you "Is 200/100 mm/hg in the high blood pressure range?" However, higher level questions require you to analyze situations and apply your knowledge, rather than just give a straightforward answer. For instance, the question might be "A patient has a blood pressure level of 200 over 100. What action should you take in this situation?" It's essential that you read every single word in the question. As you do, look for keywords that will point you in the right direction, such as "primary," "first," and "initial," which tell you need to establish a priority. Other phrases, such as "further teaching is necessary," tell you that you're looking for incorrect information in the answer; this question is asking what the client said to demonstrate they need further information, which means they must have stated something incorrect about their medical issue. The question will be wordy, and you need to simplify to help it make sense. Reword it so you can give a yes or no answer or offer a short, direct piece of information. For instance, consider the following question: A patient comes in with a blood sugar level of 550 mg/dl. He also seems to be having trouble breathing, as he is wheezing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? You can reword the question to say "What is the most important action to take?" Priority questions are ones that basically require you to triage patients using the acronym ABC, which stands for airway, breathing, circulation. Airway means you've established a clear airway. Breathing means you've made sure the patient is breathing. Circulation means you've made sure the heart is pumping. You'll use these to prioritize the interventions for a patient and to choose which patient to see first. For instance, the airway always comes first, because the patient can't breathe without an open airway. Similarly, if one patient isn't breathing while another is, you choose the patient who's not breathing to be treated first.
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One-sentence summary -- Figure out the format early in nursing school. Learn how NCLEX builds questions. Read each question thoroughly. Reword the question so you can answer it simply. Work on priority questions.

Often numbness in the feet or toes occurs when you have been sitting or standing in one place for a long time. The best way to get rid of this kind of numbness is to stimulate circulation in the foot by moving around. Try going for a short walk, or even just moving your foot around while you sit. In addition to helping you get rid of occasional numbness, regular exercise can also help prevent numbness in the first place. Try to incorporate some physical activity into your daily schedule, even if it's just a short walk. High impact exercises like jogging can cause numbness in the feet and toes for some people, so try lower impact exercises like swimming or biking. Stretch well before workouts, wear appropriate exercise shoes, and exercise on level surfaces. Numbness is often triggered by seating positions that pinch the nerves in your legs and/or feet. Avoid sitting on your feet or crossing your legs for long periods of time. If you have to sit for long periods of time, you might want to try elevating your feet periodically to increase blood flow. Overly tight pants, socks, or other garments worn on the lower part of your body might prevent blood from flowing to your feet, which can cause numbness. Remove or loosen these items to allow for better blood flow. Gently massaging the numb area of your foot can help increase circulation and make occasional numbness go away faster. Exposure to the cold can cause numbness and tingling. Warm your feet to get rid of numbness. High heels or shoes that pinch the toes can cause numbness. You may also experience numbness if you wear shoes that are too small for you, especially while exercising. Choose comfortable shoes that fit you well. Insoles may help make some of your shoes more comfortable. Occasional numbness in the feet or toes is usually no big deal, especially when there is an obvious cause, such as an uncomfortable seating position or tight clothing. If, however, you experience numbness frequently, or if it lasts for more than just a few minutes, you should see a doctor to make sure there are no underlying causes. Seek emergency treatment if your foot numbness accompanies symptoms such as weakness, paralysis, loss of bladder or bowel control, or slurring of speech. Pregnancy often causes swelling of the feet and toes, which can cause numbness. If your doctor tells you that your numbness is due to pregnancy and not to any other condition, follow the recommendations for relief of occasional numbness.
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One-sentence summary -- Get moving. Change positions. Remove excessively tight clothing. Massage the foot. Warm your feet with a heated blanket or heating pad. Wear the right shoes. Know when to see your doctor.

Your computer may be pre-installed with a default program (Windows Movie Maker or iVideo); if not, you should be able to download free video editing software from the Internet. Make sure that the clip shows exactly what you need to prove your point. Whether you caught a sibling stealing from your room or a coworker stealing from your cubicle: the clip should start a few seconds before the crime and end a few seconds afterward. Save the relevant footage in a new video file, but do not delete the extra footage just yet. Sometimes evidence appears where we least expect it. You may find something interesting when you review the extra footage. If you plan to use this video to make any sort of legal or professional case, it is important to protect your evidence. Consider emailing yourself a copy of the file. Even if someone goes to drastic measures to find and delete the footage from your computer, you will have a remote copy that you can download onto any computer with an internet connection. For the same reason: consider saving the footage onto a USB flash drive. Keep the drive in a safe place. Be tactful. Tell them that you know that they were sneaking around in your things, and ask them them not to do so again. You do not need to bring up the hidden camera immediately. It may come in handy later on, if they continue to sneak around after you've asked them to stop. If they own up to their snooping ways when you confront them, then you don't need to show them the evidence. If the snooper knows that you've hidden a camera somewhere, and knows where you've hidden it, they may find a way to sneak around it. Don't reveal your trump card right away. Some people don't learn the first time they're caught. Be aware that depending on who you're dealing with, merely catching the snooper in the act once may not stop them from snooping in the future. Consider leaving the camera running when you suspect that the snooper might strike again. It never hurts to be sure. If the problem continues, tell an authority figure. If you're dealing with a sneaky sibling, tell your parents. If you're dealing with a sneaky coworker, consider notifying your supervisor. If the snooping is of a criminal nature, consider contacting the police.
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Use a video editing program to isolate the clip of the crime. Save an extra copy of the footage in a separate folder. Confront the snooper. Forgive, but don't forget.