Appendix A

Summary of Critical Thinking Paths

The 9 charts in this appendix illustrate different paths you must choose from in order to correctly answer NCLEX-PN^® exam questions. The stepping stones stand for steps that you must follow in order to find the correct answer for that question type. Use the chart to refresh your memory with respect to the various steps for each type of question. Tear out this page and refer to it to practice using this book’s strategies when answering practice NCLEX-PN^® exam-style questions.

This image contains a summary of all the critical thinking pathways presented throughout the book to come to the correct answer.