A student nurse recently learned during a lecture about Maslow's hierarchy of needs. During the clinical rotation, the student is able to prioritize patient care based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The student is using what cognitive level?

a. Analysis
b. Knowledge
c. Application
d. Comprehension


ANS: C
Analysis means to be able to break down complex information into its basic parts and relate those parts to the whole picture. Knowledge refers to the ability to recall and repeat information one has memorized. Application means being able to use learned material in new situations. Comprehension refers to the ability to very basically understand information, recall it, and identify examples of that information.

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