A Well-Written True-False Item

question 125

Multiple Choice

A well-written true-false item

• A) includes multiple ideas.
• B) has a correct response that is either true or false, and not subject to debate.
• C) typically contains irrelevant information as a distracter.
• D) Both includes multiple ideas and has a correct response that is either true or false, and not subject to debate.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face, involved in breathing and the sense of smell.

Posterior

The back or rear position in relation to another object or direction, opposite to anterior.

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for removal of carbon dioxide, often leading to decreased blood CO₂ levels and alkalosis.

Plasma Ph

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the plasma, a component of blood.