Although the NCLEX-RN® exam has new formats for questions, the most common format is the:
a. fill-in-the-blank item, because candidates are not provided with clues from distracters.
b. multiple-choice question item, which allows candidates to select the one correct answer.
c. multiple-response item, because these questions require a higher level of critical thinking.
d. hot-spot item, because these questions are written at the application level of Bloom's analysis.
ANS: B
Correct: Most NCLEX-RN® exam questions have three distracters and one correct answer, but the examination allows all four levels of Bloom's taxonomy to be tested.
Incorrect:
a. Currently, completion or fill-in-the-blank questions focus on entering the correct answer for dosage calculation problems.
c. Only about 10% of the NCLEX-RN® exam contains alternate-format questions, which are most often written at a higher cognitive level.
d. Prioritization is becoming more frequent on the NCLEX-RN® exam because it requires a higher level of critical thinking; however, it is not the most common type of question.
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