As nursing students, we have already experienced NCLEX style exam questions where multiple answers seem appropriate and plausible; this makes deciphering which answer is the MOST correct quite difficult. After reviewing ATI’s Nursing Logic 2.0 Module 1: Testing and Remediation, I was surprised at how well NCLEX style questions can be broken down in order to determine the appropriate answer for the scenario that is presented. I enjoyed that this Module incorporated ways to understand what the question is looking for, and which answer best aligns with that specific situation.

The Testing and Remediation Module explains how students can use negatively or positively worded questions to help better discern the appropriate answer. Using this process can help direct attention to an answer that is either negative/incorrect, or positive/correct. These questions rely on a foundation of nursing knowledge to draw from in order to determine the correct response. As a future nurse, I will be able to draw one this same concept by determining the best course of action for a patient given the information that is available. For example, if a patient mentioned an incorrect method of storing their insulin, I would know that I would need to revisit that aspect of education with them. And I would ensure that they feel confident in their understanding prior to moving on to another task to prevent any safety concerns.

This Module also describes priority setting based nursing questions, which offers key words to be mindful of when choosing the best answer. These key words include first, initial, next, priority, most important, best, and immediate. I found that this concept was constructive since, as a future nurse, I will constantly be involved in situations where actions need to be prioritized. Understanding how to apply prioritization given each unique situation will help me better facilitate the care that my patient needs while keeping them safe.