Decision Tree:
This walk-through provides test-taking strategies to determine the correct answer for the different types of questions you will encounter on the NCLEX-RN exam. These strategies are based on the Kaplan Decision Tree (DT) algorithm, a technique that provides a process to determine the correct answer for NCLEX-style questions.
This is an Evaluation Question.
For this type of question, you are looking for something correct/incorrect, right/wrong, safe/unsafe, or true/false. Use these steps, based on the Kaplan Decision Tree, to determine the correct answer.
STEP 1: Can you identify the topic of the question?
- Correct position for an epidural patch.
STEPS 2-4: These steps are not relevant to this type of question because you do not need to use the rules for Evaluation questions. Move to Step 5.
STEP 5: What is the outcome of each of the remaining answer choices?
Evaluate the outcome(s)
1. Side-lying position. This will allow the health care provider access to the spinal region for the procedure.
2. Dorsal recumbent position. This is not appropriate; it does not allow the health care provider to get access to the spinal region. Eliminate.
3. Lithotomy position. This is not appropriate; it does not allow the health care provider to get access to the spinal region. Eliminate.
4. Upright position. This is not appropriate; it does not allow the health care provider to get access to the spinal region. Eliminate.
Select the best choice:
Is #1 the correct answer? Yes.
Does #1 make sense? Yes, this position allows the provider to access the spinal region.
