After Reading a Passage, a Student Is Asked a Question

question 5

Multiple Choice

After reading a passage, a student is asked a question that calls for a fact directly from the paragraph. This is an example of an item that is assessing __________ comprehension.

• A) literal ​
• B) critical
• C) affective
• D) lexical

Recognize the distribution characteristics of different test statistics under various sample size conditions.

Understand the appropriate use of nonparametric methods for analyzing ordinal and interval data.

Understand Orem's conceptualization of the nursing profession.

Identify the components and significance of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory.

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Definitions:

Descending Neural Pathway

Neural pathways that carry signals from the brain down the spinal cord to control movements or functions in the body.

Midbrain

An area of the brainstem that plays a role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata which is part of the brainstem controlling vital autonomic functions, such as heartbeat and breathing.

Ascending Neural Pathway

The neural paths by which sensory information from the peripheral nervous system is sent to the central nervous system.