Avoiding certain words in questions

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I'm trying to figure out which words do you avoid while taking the nclex. I had a list a read it in saunders but can't find it. Think if the answer had words like immediately and ?????. Can't remember others. help

faith

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Specializes in Pediatrics Only.

I'm not sure which words that you should avoid- but I would be very careful with words like always or never. These are almost 'absolute' words- they only lead you one way- something that is true 100% of the time, or false 100% of the time.

My best advice is to read the entire question slowly, and reread it before you choose your answer.

Good luck :)

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Thank you!! :) :thankya:

faith

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You mean reading the option slowly and reread it. Absolute words such as avoid and every are GENERALLY incorrect answer. GENERALLY means it is applicable for 95%. While answering question from Saunder CD, I have seen few correct answers which contain these absolute words

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