In What Situations Is the Use of Multiple-Choice Items Desirable

question 25

Essay

In what situations is the use of multiple-choice items desirable? Suggest some guidelines for how such items should be constructed.

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Definitions:

Pneumonia

An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus, causing cough with phlegm, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.

Shortness Of Breath

A subjective feeling of difficulty breathing or inadequate breath, medically known as dyspnea, which can be a symptom of various health conditions.

Auscultation

Method of physical examination; listening to the sounds produced by the body, usually with a stethoscope.

Dressing Change

The process of removing old wound coverings and applying new ones, typically performed to promote healing and prevent infection.