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:

Vital Signs

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions, including temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

Stabilize

The act of making something more steady and unlikely to change, often used in medical and emotional contexts.

Empathetic

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Confrontational

An approach or behavior that involves direct and sometimes aggressive expression of opinions or demands.