Table 1.
Examples of items
| Type of items | Examples | Dimension | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| True-or-false | • A01 - Antibiotic is effective in preventing influenza. | Knowledge and attitude | Infectious disease |
| • A07 - Nutrients in vegetables and fruits are similar; so vegetables can be replaced by fruits. | Behavior and lifestyle | Chronic disease | |
| Single-answer | • B01 - The integrated conception of health is: (1) Complete physical well-being without disease. (2) Physical and mental well-being. (3) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (4) I do not know. | Knowledge and attitude | Scientific views of health |
| • B36 - When the fire emergency occurs, the correct way to escape is: (1) Encase your head with your arms or cloths and rush out the fire. (2) Wet your cloths and head, or cover yourself with a wet towel and rush out the fire. (3) Flap the fire with you cloths and escape simultaneously. (4) I do not know. | Health-related skills | Safety and first aid | |
| Multiple-answer | • C06 - Which of the following strategies can prevent chronic disease: (1) Quit smoking and limit the intake of alcohol. (2) Balance the nutrition. (3) Exercise moderately. (4) Be in good mood. (5) I do not know. | Knowledge and attitude | Chronic disease |
| • C15 - Which descriptions about health management service for patients with type 2 diabetes are correct: (1) Only patients above 60 years old can receive the service. (2) All diagnosed patients in a community can receive the service. (3) Patients can receive four times of FBG testing for free. (4) Free FBG testing are unlimited, depending on the severity of disease. (5) I do not know. | Behavior and lifestyle | Medical care | |
| Situation questions | • D03 - (A paragraph of instruction book for amoxicillin is given before the question) The drug may cause which of the following adverse reactions: (1) Nausea. (2) Depression. (3) Insomnia. (4) I do not know. | Health-related skills | Health information |
| • D04 - (A paragraph of introduction to body mass index is given before the question) Mr. Li is 45 years old and 27.7 in BMI (kg/m2). Which of the following categories does he belong to, according to the Chinese adult BMI reference: (1) Obese. (2) Normal. (3) Overweight. (4) I do not know. | Health-related skills | Health information |