Example of an application level question
Application items force the student to apply knowledge in a different way.
8. Question Name: F-Elavil Teaching Type: MC Objective: Antidepressants Item Bank: Pharmacology
The client taking Amitriptylin (Elavil) should be instructed
about which of the following precautions?
A.
Increase dietary intake of calcium
B.
Elevate legs whenever they sit
down
C.
Take in the morning to avoid periods of fatigue
* D.
Sit on side of bed for several minutes before getting up
Correct Answer: D
Bloom's Taxonomy:
Points:
1.00
Penalty:
0.00
Score
Mode:
Active
Difficulty:
Medium
Discrimination:
Medium
Item Analysis:
Cumulative
No. of Students Responded:
93
Correct Responses (%):
Total Group: 72.04
Upper 27% of Group:
92.00
Lower 27% of Group:
60.00
Point
Biserial:
0.25
Response Frequencies (%)
A
B
C
D
Cumulative:
4.30
3.23
20.43
72.04