Saunders Chapter 5: Test-Taking Strategies Summary
I. Key Test Taking Strategies
• Avoid asking yourself, “What if?” because that will steer you away from the question, which is the main focus
• Focus on the question and every word that it’s asking. Decide on the answer choice based on the information in the question.
• Look for strategic words in order to see what the question is asking about.
• Eliminate the answer choices you know are wrong, and then reread the question before choosing one.
• Figure out whether the question is a positive or negative event query.
• Use your nursing knowledge, clinical experiences, and any other test taking skills to help you answer the question.
II. How to Avoid Reading into the Question
A. Pyramid Points
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The event gives you information about the client or the clinical situation; the event query asks something specific about the event; and the options are the answer choices. Whether the question is multiple-choice or multiple-response, read all of the options carefully, and eliminate the ones you know aren’t right. If a question asks you to put something in order, use your nursing knowledge and clinical experiences to visualize the event. Some questions may or may not include options, such as fill-in-the-blank, illustration, or chart/exhibit questions, but you should still read the question and information carefully before choosing an …show more content…
The content relates to assisting the client and significant others during the normal expected stages of growth and development, and providing client care associated to the prevention and early detection of health problems. Use the Teaching and Learning Theory if the question has to do with teaching the client. The client’s willingness to learn is first priority. Watch for negative event queries.
VIII. Eliminating Comparable or Alike Options
• If there are comparable or alike options, they can be eliminated because both answers can’t be correct.
IX. Eliminate Options Containing Closed-Ended Words
• Answers with close-ended words like all, always, every, most, never, none, and only can be eliminated. Look for answers that contain open-ended words like may, usually, normally, commonly, or generally because they will most likely be the correct answer.
X. Look for the Umbrella Option
• The umbrella option has the concept of all of the other answer choices and will most likely be the correct answer.
XI. Use the Guidelines for Delegating and Making
Please choose from one (1) of the scenarios below. Note: The scenario that you choose in this assignment will be the one (1) with which you continue for Assignment 2.
The highlighted red answers are the ones that are correct. The simplest way of navigating through this
Do a test to see if you were right by testing at least 5 different even numbers and at least 5 odd numbers.
Preparations for tests should ideally begin much earlier than shortly before the actual test taking period. Indeed, many students perform dismally in their tests because of their failure to understand this and many other principles of test and exam preparation. In addition to discussing how students should prepare for tests, this text will also identify the various strategies which should be embraced by students during test taking in an attempt to enhance performance.
Answer each of these questions, explaining the applicable rules and possibilities of each. (Points : 50)
• Include appropriate probability concepts and your application to find resulting data to limit uncertainty in this decision.
For multiple-choice questions, select the best answer. Answer each item by giving the number of your choice. Incorrect
Explain to Anna, Blake, and Christine who is correct, and identify any errors that you find. Provide the correct manner to fix those problems, and identify the correct answer. Use complete sentences.
Please use the Excel spreadsheet in this conference to record your answers. Write either T for True or F for False, or choose the letter from the multiple-choice items that corresponds to your selected option.
Social Data-Ask the client who helps them during times of stress? What effects have your illnesses had on the family and are there any family problems affecting your illness? Do you have any religion or beliefs that could affect your health or recovery? Moreover, find out about the client’s education.
Probabilities: you would have a 1/3 or .33% chance of correctly answering each question. You would not combine the 4 questions because the questions are independent of each other.
1. What strategies should you use before taking a test and explain how you might use them?
Circle the correct multiple choice answer; or check () the correct answer for True or False statements
Take a pause and think about what is the best way to answer the question. This will gives you more opportunities to prepare the best answer.
Instructions: Attempt any three questions out of four. All questions carry equal marks. Start each answer on a fresh page. Parts of the question must be answered together. Use appropriate tables, diagrams, equations to support your answers. Assume suitable assumption wherever necessary.