The Extent to Which a Test Measures What It Claims

question 139

Multiple Choice

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure is known as ________.

• A) reliability
• B) subjectivity
• C) validity
• D) objectivity

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Definitions:

High-Fowler's Position

A sitting position with the back at a 60-90 degree angle, used to facilitate breathing and for various medical purposes.

Low-Fowler's Position

A semi-upright sitting position where the head and torso are elevated at a lower angle (15 to 30 degrees), often used to promote comfort and respiratory function in patients.

Quad-cane

A type of walking aid with four small feet that provides greater stability than a standard single-point cane.

Ambulation

The act of walking or moving from one place to another, often used in medical contexts to describe a patient’s ability to move independently.