SATA...help figuring out what makes this answer wrong and when to apply this concept?

abbieshere · Jul 7, 2016

Hey all,

I'm studying for my NCLEX. I did ATI through school took the HURST review (required by my program after graduation). For practicing test questions, I've been using the HURST practice tests and the review cards from the RNntertainment NCLEX examination review game by Silvestri/Elsevier.

Each time I review my completed test questions on HURST, my confidence takes a blow.

One thing that really got me was an SATA question - The nurse is teaching a group of teenagers about breast self-awareness, which statements indicate that teaching was effective?

I incorrectly selected "It is important to know my maternal health history."

The rationale behind this: Talk to both sides of the family to learn about your family health history.

When I look at this answer, I see it as a true statement. Although it doesn't include the importance of knowing paternal health history, it is still true that you should be aware of your maternal history.

Meanwhile, I specifically remember getting an ATI question wrong last semester when I selected "I should wear SPF 15 or higher" as a correct statement regarding sun protection. I got it wrong with the rationale that SPF 30 or more should be used.

And then I got one of the Silvestri questions wrong when I DIDN'T select "SPF 15 or higher"

When do I eliminate answers based on whether they are lacking correct information, even if the information presented is correct? I'm getting so discouraged.

(I took the NCLEX once already and was above or near competency in all but one section. I have a job waiting for me...my dream job, actually. But if I don't pass this time around my offer will be withdrawn.)

Please help!

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