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Stem: The stem consists of the question and
all of the information needed to answer the
question.
It is comprised of the Vignette and Lead-In.
Vignette: The vignette is a patient scenario that gives examinees the
information they need to answer the question.
Lead-In: The lead-in is the final sentence of the stem. It poses the question
to be answered.
The lead-in shown in the previous slide is stated as a direct question. It
also is possible to phrase the lead-in as an incomplete statement, for
example:
Based on this history and physical examination the most likely
diagnosis is:
While we prefer the direct question format, the incomplete statement is
acceptable.
Options: Options are the possible answers. Correct Answer: The correct answer is also called the key.
Distractors: Distractors are incorrect answers. The distractors should be
comparable in length to the correct answer.
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Quiz Review
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