How to choose the CORRECT answer in the BOARD EXAM

psu_213, BSN, RN · Apr 23, 2012

Don't assume facts not in evidence and never ask "what if...?"

Blue Cat · Apr 24, 2012

During a recent exam review, several of us were asking which of the two "correct" answers is THE correct answer if they were both something that you would do for your patient, and in real practice you would do simultaneously. She told us to pretend that after you do one of them, you are going to die. It's too easy to go back and forth between the two best answers, but I will always remember that approach! lol.....also, I agree with using NCLEX review books.

Good luck!

Blue Cat

klouwey · Apr 25, 2012

Oh so you are not in the USA?
I was asking because it is generally said that you should take it sooner rather than later.
I plan to take mine within 3-4 weeks of graduating. Yikes. I graduate next week!
Good luck!

Wow good luck to you! So brave. I still think i need lots of preparations to do before i go for it. :) No i'm not from the U.S. Kinda feel lucky i found this app. :)

klouwey · Apr 25, 2012

During a recent exam review, several of us were asking which of the two "correct" answers is THE correct answer if they were both something that you would do for your patient, and in real practice you would do simultaneously. She told us to pretend that after you do one of them, you are going to die. It's too easy to go back and forth between the two best answers, but I will always remember that approach! lol.....also, I agree with using NCLEX review books.
Good luck!
Blue Cat

Wow thanks blue cat! But is it applicable to all situations or questions? Like what's the most appropriate thing to do in a specific crisis situation in w/c you have to do this intervention as if it's the last thing you'll be able to do for the client?

Blue Cat · Apr 25, 2012

Well, then I think we are to imagine that someone else comes in and takes over for us, but we have done the "most" right thing. The question that brought about the discussion was about a crisis situation. Those questions that come down to two absolutely correct answers seem like they can go either way and end up being whatever the instructor feels is correct.

Blue