General Guessing Tips Flashcards
what are the steps to guess
1) use knowledge first
2) then common sense
3) then guessing strategy
what is a general guessing principle with psych questions
- pick: “nurse will examine their feelings about ______”
- pick: “establish a trusting relationship”
what are general guessing principles with nutrition questions
- pick chicken first
- then fish (not shellfish)
- do not pick casserole for children
- do not mix meds in children’s food
- toddler = finger food
- preschooler = leave alone, 1 meal a day is okay, they eat when hungry
what is a general guessing principle with pharma
- if you know what the drug does but no side effects, pick the answer in same body system where the drug is working
- if you don’t know the drug and is PO, pick GI side effect
- do not tell children that meds are candy
what is a general guessing principle with OB
- pick: “check FHR”
what is a general guessing principle with med surg
- if asking what to assess first, pick LOC
what is a general guessing principle with pediatric growth development
1) always give child more time to grow and develop
2) when in doubt, call it normal
3) when in doubt, pick older age out of 2 options
4) when in doubt, pick easier task out of 2 options
what are general guessing principles
1) rule out absolutes
2) if 2 answers are opposite, 1 is probably right
3) umbrella strategy: pick the answer that also covers other answers
4) for highest priority: use the worst consequences game
5) if stuck between 2 answers, read question again
6) last resort: pick the most unique answer
7) trust your gut! do not change your answer unless have a fact to show why you should