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The following is an example of a
knowledge based question you might
have seen in school. This question is at
the knowledge level.
Which of the following is a
complication that occurs during the
first 24 hours after a percutaneous
liver biopsy?
1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Constipation
3. Hemorrhage
4. Pain at the biopsy site
Questions at the comprehension level require
you to understand the meaning of the material.
Let’s look at the same question written at the
comprehension level.
The nurse understands that hemorrhage is
a complication of a liver biopsy because:
1. There are several large blood vessels near the
liver
2. The liver cells are bathed with a mixture of
venous and arterial blood
3. The test is performed on clients with elevated
enzymes
4. The procedure requires a large piece of tissue
to be removed
Minimum competency NCLEX questions are
written at the application or analysis level. Your
ability to solve problems is not tested with
recall/recognition or comprehension level
questions.
Which of the following symptoms, if
observed by the nurse during the first 24
hours after a percutaneous liver biopsy,
would indicate a complication from a
procedure?
1. Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
2. Abdominal distention and discomfort
3. Pulse 112, blood pressure 100/60, respirations
20
4. Pain at the biopsy site
The question is: What is a complication
of a liver biopsy?