Test Generator Questions
Chapter 1: Adjusting to Student Life
1. A good study schedule:
A. must be written.
B. should be revised each week.
C. is realistic.
D. is not flexible.
Answer: C
Feedback: A is incorrect because it is not absolute that a good study schedule must be
written. B is incorrect because it should not be frequently revised, which would be the
same as no study schedule. C is the answer; a good study schedule fits the time you have
and includes tasks that must be completed. D is incorrect because a good study schedule
has to have some flexibility for unexpected events.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 23, Studying
2. Comprehension of reading assignments can be improved when you:
A. study, query, rehearse, repeat, and re-examine.
B. survey, question, read, recite, and review.
C. skim, qualify, read, recite, and reread.
D. simplify, qualify, review, read, and research.
Answer: B
Feedback: B is the answer; the SQ3R method is a logical approach to comprehending
reading assignments. A, C, and D are incorrect in that these are not the words represented
by SQ3R.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 2
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Moderate
Page and Header: 26, Reading Assignments
3. Standardized tests compare your knowledge with the knowledge of:
A. students who attend similar classes in a wide geographic area.
B. students who are in the same year of instruction and in your class.
C. students who are in your clinical group section.
D. all students who ever took that test in your school.
Answer: A
Feedback: Answer A is the definition of a standardized test.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 7
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 34, Standardized Examinations
4. The purpose of clinical experience is to give you:
A. practical experience in the care of patients.
B. a well-rounded education.
C. exposure to the hospital environment.
D. motivation to continue your studies.
Answer: A
Feedback: A is the correct answer. Clinical experience provides opportunities to apply
classroom instruction. B is incorrect; while clinical experience does give you a wellrounded education, that it not its purpose. C is incorrect because students don’t learn by
“exposure.” D is incorrect; clinical experience does make learning more interesting but it
is not the purpose of clinical experience.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 8
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 35, Clinical Instruction
5. Applying previously learned knowledge in a new situation is an example of:
A. critical thinking.
B. logical application.
C. academic achievement.
D. clinical experience.
Answer: A
Feedback: A is the correct answer because in their decision-making processes, critical
thinkers use information from many sources when faced with a new situation. B is
incorrect because logic is a thought process and application is an action process. C is
incorrect because learning something and applying learning are two different behaviors.
D is incorrect because the question is about applying previously learned knowledge in a
new situation. Clinical experience may or may not be a new situation.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 3
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Moderate
Page and Header: 16, Critical Thinking Skills
6. Test anxiety can best be reduced by:
A. reviewing notes before the test.
B. studying with other students.
C. developing positive thoughts about yourself.
D. taking medications such as tranquilizers.
Answer: C
Feedback: A is incorrect. Reviewing notes how long before the test—1 minute, 1 hour, or
1 day? B is incorrect. Studying with others helps students learn the information. It does
not reduce test anxiety. C is the correct answer. Good self-esteem and positive thoughts
reduce test anxiety, but they do not increase content knowledge. D is incorrect because
medications dull the thought processes.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 7
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Moderate
Page and Header: 32, Test Anxiety
7. Finding a specific word or phrase contained in a book or journal requires knowledge of
how to use:
A. the index.
B. chapter headings.
C. computers.
D. the appendix.
Answer: A
Feedback: A is the correct answer. The index is at the back of the book and contains page
numbers that refer to that word or phrase in the book. B is incorrect because chapter
headings are only headings. C is incorrect because the question is asking about a book or
journal. D is incorrect because the appendix contains additional material that supports the
text.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 6
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 28, Books
8. If you don’t have a specific Web address, you can quickly find Web addresses that
might be helpful by using a:
A. computer program.
B. search engine.
C. reference book.
D. CD-ROM.
Answer: B
Feedback: A is incorrect because computer programs tell the computer what to do. B is
the correct answer because search engines are used to locate information on the Web. C is
incorrect because the question says “quickly.” D is incorrect because it is unlikely that a
CD-ROM would help you find a Web address.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 6
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 30, The Internet
9. The term “distance learning” means:
A. being connected to instruction via electronics.
B. traveling a long distance to a classroom.
C. using electronic devices in class.
D. bringing instruction to your location.
Answer: D
Feedback: A is incorrect because the answer has nothing to do with learning. B is
incorrect because this is not the definition of distance learning. C is incorrect because
“distance learning” does not include classroom instruction. D is correct. “distance
learning” begins some distance away and can be viewed where you are.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 6
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 25, Computer-Assisted Instruction
10. The term “learning style” means the:
A. senses a person uses to learn new information.
B. physical appearance of a person who is learning new information.
C. place where a person learns new information.
D. approach a person takes to learning new information.
Answer: A
Feedback: The correct answer is A because people use senses to learn about their
environment and to intake information. B is incorrect because physical appearance is
unrelated to the question. C is incorrect because learning style is not a place, it is a
behavior. D is incorrect because it is not an approach a person uses.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 2
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 9, Major Learning Styles
11. A good study schedule should include:
A. only the time set aside to study.
B. blank spaces to fill in activities.
C. time for rest and relaxation.
D. frequent revisions.
Answer: C
Feedback: A is incorrect because a good study schedule includes everything a student has
to do in a day—not just study time. B is incorrect; a good schedule does not contain blank
spaces. C is correct; it is important to include time for diversionary activities. D is
incorrect because study schedules should be consistent over time. Revisions should occur
only when there is an emergency situation.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 1
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Moderate
Page and Header: 23, Studying
12. Critical thinking skills are essential to:
A. developing relationships with others.
B. identifying learning styles.
C. making good decisions.
D. memorizing definitions of medical terms.
Answer: C
Feedback: A is incorrect because the answer doesn’t indicate whether relationships are
positive or negative. B is incorrect because critical thinking skills don’t identify learning
styles. C is correct; using critical thinking skills helps a person make a good decision. D
is unrelated to the question.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 3
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Moderate
Page and Header: 16, Critical Thinking Skills
13. An index of a book lists:
A. chapter titles beginning with chapter 1.
B. the publication date and copyright information.
C. the objectives of each chapter.
D. specific items and words in alphabetical order.
Answer: D
Feedback: A is the table of contents. B is on the copyright page. C is incorrect; objectives
of each chapter are listed at the beginning of each chapter. D is correct. An index is
something that serves to guide, point out, or otherwise facilitate reference; especially an
alphabetized list of names, places, and subjects treated in a printed work; giving the page
or pages on which each item is mentioned.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 6
Cognitive Level: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 20, Taking Notes
14. Some test anxiety is:
A. unusual.
B. normal.
C. harmful.
D. unsafe.
Answer: B
Feedback: A is incorrect because nearly all students experience some form of test
anxiety. B is correct. There is an increase in heart rate and blood pressure of nearly 100%
of students entering a testing situation. C is incorrect. Moderate test anxiety is not
harmful. D is incorrect because test anxiety is not a safety issue. It is more a physical
issue.
Chapter: 1
Objective: 7
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Page and Header: 32, Test Anxiety