A student nurse recalls that sleeping medications are administered at 2100. When the student is questioned about why sleeping medications are given at this time, the student states, "I memorized that sleeping pills are given at 2100. I have no idea why."
The student is using what cognitive level?
a. Analysis
b. Knowledge
c. Application
d. Comprehension
ANS: B
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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