NURSING TEST TAKING STRATEGY VIII: Eliminate Options that contain Absolute Words

Eliminate Options that contain Absolute Words

A. As you read each option, look for absolute words.

B. Absolute words tend to make an option incorrect, and if you note an absolute word in an option, eliminate that option.

C. Some of these absolute words include all, always, every, must, none, never, and only.

PRACTICE QUESTION: Eliminate Options that Contain Absolute Words

A nurse is providing safety instructions to the mother of child with hemophilia and tells the mother to do which of the following to promote a safe environment for the child?

1. Remove toys with sharp edges from the child’s toy box.
2. Allow the child to play with toys only if a parent is present.
3. Place a helmet and elbow pads on the child everyday.
4. Allow the child to play indoors only.

Answer: 1

Test-taking Strategy: Eliminate options that contain absolute words. Option 2 and 4 contain the absolute word only. Option 3 contains absolute word every. Remember that absolute words tend to make an option incorrect.