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?
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), MRSA.
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 each answer choice?
Evaluate the outcomes
- Wear gloves only. Gloves are not the only PPE needed when caring for a client diagnosed with MRSA; therefore, this choice would be unsafe for the nurse. Eliminate.
- Wear gown and gloves. Gown and gloves are the appropriate PPE for caring for a client diagnosed with MRSA.
- Wear gown, gloves, and mask. A mask is not needed unless a splash is anticipated during care. Eliminate.
- No precautions are necessary. A client diagnosed with MRSA would require contact precautions. Eliminate.
Select the best choice:
Is #2 the correct answer? Yes, because a client diagnosed with MRSA needs contact precautions.
Does #2 make sense? Yes, the client diagnosed with MRSA of the wound will be placed in the correct transmission-based precautions.
