NCLEX Strategies in brief

In the previous blog, we have discussed a bit about NCLEX, now we will talk about the NCLEX strategies to be considered. I will try to explain about the strategies as simple as I can so that we will remember them very nicely one by one. We have talked what sort of the question that NCLEX would include in previous blog as well. As a review, I will highlight them once more. Basically, NCLEX as such type of questions: • Multiple Choice • Fill in the Blank. • Hot Spot, identification of the hot spots from the pictures and graphs • Order Response, where one has to drop and drag the options in correct order • Audio/Graphic. • Chart or Exhibit. • Select all that apply from five to seven options (Multiple Response) Following strategies will basically help to narrow the questions in NCLEX 1. Always, all, everyone, never, none, only, every, must, should be viewed with caution because they imply that there are no exceptions. In only few instances there is a chance of getting the answer correct, for example Nurses should exercise caution in interviewing clients who have an alcohol use/dependency problem because: 1. hese clients always exaggerate. 2. These clients are never consistent. A more reasonable answer to the preceding might be “Clients who have an alcohol use/ dependency problem may not be reliable historians.” 2. Broadest, most comprehensive answers. Choose the answer that includes all the others, which is referred to here as the “umbrella effect.” 3. Test how reasonable the answer is by posing a specific situation to yourself. 4. Focus on the client. Good NCLEX Strategy – Usually the reason for doing something with a client is not to preserve the good reputation of the doctor, hospital, or nurse, or to enforce rules. Wrong choices would focus on enlisting the client’s cooperation for the purpose of fulfilling orders or because it is the rule. 5. Eliminate any answer that takes for granted that anyone is unworthy or ignorant. 6. When you do not know the best answer, and need to guess, look for the answer that may be different from the others. 7. Read the question carefully to see if a negative modifier is used. 8. Do not look for a pattern in the correct answers. 9. Look for the choices that you know either are correct or may be incorrect. 10. In eliminating potentially wrong psychosocial answers