The curriculum committee is evaluating a 10 % drop in the NCLEX pass rate from the previous year. In evaluating this issue, the first step should be to

Which of the following contributes to nosocomial disease?

Fungi are able to handle acidic environments much better than bacteria.

Streptomyces produces geosmins which give soil a characteristic musty odor.

The role that an organism plays in its environment is called its

A mentor is reviewing a novice nurse educator’s course syllabus. Which statement in the syllabus would require follow-up by the mentor?

Which of the following is most likely to grow at refrigerator temperatures?

The symbiotic relationship wherein both partners benefit is termed

At the institution you teach, faculty are required to demonstrate sharing of teaching expertise. Which of the following items address this requirement?  

Which of the following would provide the strongest evidence of a student’s clinical competence?