When taking a multiple-choice test, the best strategy would be ...

[awywial]

When taking a multiple-choice test, the best strategy would be which of the following?
 
  1. Narrow the choices to two options and go with your first impression.
  2. Skip the question if you can't answer it impulsively, and come back to it later.
  3. Choose the answer that continues a preset pattern.
  4. Review the test and change answers when finished.

Question 2

The nursing student is preparing an oral report for the class on the history of professional nursing organizations. Which of the following should be included as an important precursor of the National League for Nursing?
 
  1. The Elizabeth Kenny Institute
  2. The Frontier Nursing Service
  3. The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools
  4. Planned Parenthood

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Answer option 1 is the correct answer because it is usually feasible to narrow the correct answers down to two. Option 2 is incorrect because it is too easy to forget which questions were skipped. Option 4 is incorrect because your first impression is usually correct, and changing answers may result in the question being marked wrong. Tests are not designed to create a pattern on the answer sheet, so option 3 is incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Lavinia Dock found The American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools, which is considered the precursor of the NLN. Answer option 1 was a nurse-training institute founded by Elizabeth Kenny. Option 2 was a midwife service in Kentucky, and Option 4 was founded by Margaret Sanger.

[awywial]

Excellent

[jomama]

TYSM