05-28-2011, 01:44 AM
I just took the test this morning (got a B) and here's my assessment.
The test wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be, but I studied off and on for about 4 weeks to prepare. That is, on some days I actually read the material, and other days I would open the book, read half a page, and doze off.
When I came across a question I didn't know, I found I could determine the answer by first eliminating the obvious wrong ones, and then carefully reading what was left. More often then not I could determine my choice by how the questions and answers were worded, as conditions and therapies tended to be closely related in terminology. Something in the question or the answer gave it away.
If you're going to take this test, I would like to give you some suggestions.
1. Get the textbook they recommend. The test comes directly from the book.
2. Buy the study guide that comes with the book. Each chapter in the guide has a 30+ multiple choice question quiz in it. It was really helpful.
3. A day or two before the test, take the UExcel practice exam. The actual test has the exact same format,and your results are broken down by category. It will let you know what sections of the material you're weak on.
4. Most importantly, take the time and study. I read on this forum how some people study for a week and take the test. However, this subject is vast and the textbook is long (17 chapters with 672 pages). The exam will ask you questions from every chapter. If I had actually studied with a little more dedication, I could have easily gotten an A.
I hope this was helpful. Good Luck!
eeya:
The test wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be, but I studied off and on for about 4 weeks to prepare. That is, on some days I actually read the material, and other days I would open the book, read half a page, and doze off.
When I came across a question I didn't know, I found I could determine the answer by first eliminating the obvious wrong ones, and then carefully reading what was left. More often then not I could determine my choice by how the questions and answers were worded, as conditions and therapies tended to be closely related in terminology. Something in the question or the answer gave it away.
If you're going to take this test, I would like to give you some suggestions.
1. Get the textbook they recommend. The test comes directly from the book.
2. Buy the study guide that comes with the book. Each chapter in the guide has a 30+ multiple choice question quiz in it. It was really helpful.
3. A day or two before the test, take the UExcel practice exam. The actual test has the exact same format,and your results are broken down by category. It will let you know what sections of the material you're weak on.
4. Most importantly, take the time and study. I read on this forum how some people study for a week and take the test. However, this subject is vast and the textbook is long (17 chapters with 672 pages). The exam will ask you questions from every chapter. If I had actually studied with a little more dedication, I could have easily gotten an A.
I hope this was helpful. Good Luck!
eeya:
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