After receiving a low score on an exam, the nursing student ...

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After receiving a low score on an exam, the nursing student should use which of these approaches for improving test-taking skills?
 
  a. doing most of your studying just before the test
  b. engaging in meditation
  c. balancing your intake of food and activity before a test
  d. analyzing why you gave any wrong answers

Question 2

Which of these statements BEST describes the purpose of testing in a nursing program?
 
  a. to weed out students who are unsuited for nursing
  b. to demonstrate what a good nurse the student will be
  c. to measure what the students know and indicate what still needs to learned
  d. to obtain grades that represent what the student knows about nursing

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Answer to Question 1

D
Some specific test-taking skills include identifying error patterns (knowing why the answer selected is wrong); reading the questions carefully before selecting an answer; improving vocabulary in the area of content being tested; minimizing inferences about the questions or options; identifying priorities correctly; and knowing the material through regular study and preparation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Teacher-constructed or standardized tests are used throughout the nursing program to assess students' learning progress, assess what the students know, and indicate what still needs to learned.