Selecting every plausible option
NCLEX-RN glossary · Management Of Care
Definition
A common test-taking failure where a candidate chooses all options that seem 'good' rather than only those supported by clinical cues. NGN scoring penalizes this behavior.
Selecting every plausible option in plain English
It indicates poor clinical discrimination and can significantly lower a score due to point deductions for incorrect choices in selective items. A frequent error is choosing extra 'just in case' options in a Select All That Apply item, which results in the loss of credit for correctly identified options.
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