When presented with a difficult test question, one strategy that can be used is
a. PSDA c. FOCUS
b. ARKO d. CAT
B
When you are presented with a difficult test question, you can use the ARKO strategy to help answer the question: A – the test question asking you to take Action or no Action; R – Reword the question; K – identify any Key words in the question stem; O – review and eliminate Options. PSDA and FOCUS are types of quality improvement methodology, and CAT is computer adaptive technology which is the type of NCLEX examination.
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a. administer the medication. b. ask another nurse to administer the medication. c. call the supervisor. d. contact the physician.
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A) Inspect the conjunctiva from an oblique angle. B) Evert the eyelids. C) Pull the lower lids down. D) Use ophthalmoscopy.
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