PEAT Question Types and Formats 2

Question 1

In a PEAT 'Select All That Apply' (SATA) question, how is partial credit typically handled?

Accepted Answer

Full credit only if all correct options are selected and no incorrect ones

Answer

SATA questions on PEAT require selecting ALL correct options with NO incorrect ones to receive full credit — partial credit is not awarded.

Question 2

Which question format requires a test-taker to arrange items in a specific sequential order by moving them from one column to another?

Accepted Answer

Ordered Response (drag-and-drop)

Answer

Ordered Response questions ask test-takers to drag items from an unordered list into a numbered response column in the correct sequence.

Question 3

A 'Hot Spot' question in PEAT most commonly asks the test-taker to:

Accepted Answer

Click on a specific area of an image or diagram to indicate the correct answer

Answer

Hot Spot questions display an image (e.g., anatomy, ECG strip) and require clicking on the precise area that represents the correct response.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'Bowtie' question format introduced in newer PEAT/NCLEX versions?

Accepted Answer

A question with a central action and two sets of conditions (causes and effects) that must all be matched correctly

Answer

Bowtie questions present a client condition in the center, with test-takers choosing relevant assessment findings and anticipated outcomes on each side.

Question 5

In PEAT, an 'Exhibit' question differs from a standard multiple choice question because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides supplemental information (e.g., a chart, lab values, or graphic) that must be reviewed to answer correctly

Answer

Exhibit questions supply a tabbed or side-panel exhibit such as medical records, lab results, or graphics that inform the correct answer.

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PEAT Question Types and Formats 2