Registered Nurse Prometric Exam

Righty-o. I passed theexam despite going in not having ANY idea about it.. thought I would come back and post a little info for anyone in the future searching for ANY info on this Registered Nurse exam with Prometric (for DHA). - The exam has 70 multiple choice question (A,B,C,D - only ever four options). - You have 2 hours to complete it. - It is both THEORY and NURSING PROCEDURES - Common nursing 'sense' is a big part of the exam, but do study.. The questions that I could remember answering involved the following topics: (no pens/paper/watches/phones/tissues or any personal belonging for that matter are allowed in study room - just you and your clothing!) Diabetes - Insulin (actions of ie. short/long acting) & glucose doses Illeostomy/colostomy care (& types of poo!) Cholecystectomy incisions (open) COPD, care CVA - post cardiac surgery care, pain management & ambulation Amputation & stump care STI's (women) Post cesarean problems (pulm. embolism) Care of infant - feeding position Eyes surgery & problems Palliative care Pain management Assessment of pt. pre ortho procedure - arthroscopy Quadriplegic - range of motion exercises (home care) Nursing priorities - care plans Amputation - infection & antibiotics Infectious diseases - precautions (TB, MRSA etc.) APGAR score Botulism - cause PICC home care Cardiac rhythm (VT, life threatening) Thrombosis care/needs. That's just the questions I could think of when I left the exam, obviously there more topics but the above should give you an idea on what to study. The NCLEX study guide is helpful but a little overwhelming and very detailed.. but some questions on Prometric are 'tricky' like the NCLEX questions in the study guide. I also had a look through Lippincott's Nursing Procedure 5th ed. and that was a BIG help.. good book. Good luck! Take a lucky charm with you (I continued to wear the plastic bracelet my two year old put on my wrist that morning!), have a good sleep/breakfast and go in with a positive attitude. I sat the 10am exam and recommend that sensible time slot (not too early and not waiting around all day for the afternoon slot) Hope this helps! :) Abbadabba x