Decision Tree

• K: 3.5 - 5.3

• Basic vs Complex

• SAFEST NURSING JUDGEMENT

First: Identify the topic

Second: Select an answer by eliminating choices

Third: Do not use background information unless absolutely necessary

Fourth: Do not “read into” the question

Fifth: Think about what the answer choices really mean

“DO NOT” RULES

• DO NOT ask why

• DO NOT leave the client

• DO NOT do nothing

• DO NOT pass the buck

• DO NOT persuade

• DO NOT say don’t worry

Step 1: Topic

-    Right here, right now problem/situation

Step 2: Strategy

-    Priority Question starts with: most, best, first, next, intial, or immediate

•     Assessment vs implementation

• Determine if you need more data for mix of assessments and implementation

  • No data in stem: does the situation require assessment

  • Data in stem: does the data require validation

  • Consider if the data is a “need” to know versus a “nice” to know

-    Evaluation Question

Step 3: Does your answer match your topic? Is it desired? Is it promoting safety?

Prioritization