Is it true? Test taking strategy.

[mzmae]

Is it true that if you come across answers that have the same choices but the second part is different that one of those answers is the right one? That I can just automatically eliminate all other possible choices besides the two with the same answers?

For example:

A client with a hx of abusing barbituates abruptly stops drug use. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for:

A. Depression and suicidal ideation

B. Tachycardia and diarrhea

C. Muscle cramping and abdominal pain

D. Tachycardia and euphoric mood.

Correct answer is B. Note Tachycardia on answers B and D. So as far as test taking strategy is it true that automatically one those answers are correct but of course using your knowledge on what the question is asking for?

[shergillnav]

there is and...follow partition.....

[Enthused RN, BSN, RN]

In my experience, yes. Usually when there are 2 similar answers, one of them is correct. I have had a professor or two who don't follow that rule, but I think NCLEX probably does. Because of that, I think it's a solid test-taking strategy but, of course, try to know your content as best as possible.

Also, when 2 answers are completely opposite of each other, then one of them is probably the correct answer ... but I bet you probably already knew that since you're studying test-taking skills.

[mzmae]

In my experience, yes. Usually when there are 2 similar answers, one of them is correct. I have had a professor or two who don't follow that rule, but I think NCLEX probably does. Because of that, I think it's a solid test-taking strategy but, of course, try to know your content as best as possible.

Also, when 2 answers are completely opposite of each other, then one of them is probably the correct answer ... but I bet you probably already knew that since you're studying test-taking skills.

Yea, 99% of the time when two answers are completely opposite then one of them is the correct answer.