Question multiple-choice options
Multiple-choice questions have listed answer options. Capture options as item1 elements within a structured list with role="option".
Multiple choice questions are followed by a list of possible answers. Capture options as item1 elements within a list with attribute role="option" (use a structured list if the answers are enumerated, and unstructured if the options are not enumerated). Include id attributes so that the answers can cross-reference the correct option. Capture letters in the enumerator element.
Answer options should be captured this way for generic multiple choice questions, and non-generic SBA, TF, or EMQ questions.
Structured SBA multiple-choice question
XML
<p>
<list><list1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780198528661-chapter-2-item1-9991">
<p>
<enumerator>A</enumerator>Calling the on-call surgical consultant</p>
</item1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780198528661-chapter-2-item1-9992">
<p>
<enumerator>B</enumerator>Continuing to negotiate with the registrar to accept the
referral</p>
</item1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780198528661-chapter-2-item1-9993">
<p>
<enumerator>C</enumerator>Discharging the patient after giving him analgesia as
advised</p>
</item1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780198528661-chapter-2-item1-9994">
<p>
<enumerator>D</enumerator>Reporting the registrar to the medical director</p>
</item1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780198528661-chapter-2-item1-9995">
<p>
<enumerator>E</enumerator>Seeking help from senior ED staff</p>
</item1></list1>
</list>
</p>
Unstructured generic multiple-choice question
XML
<p>
<list><list1 listType="unstructured">
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780199933815-chapter-3-item1-1080">
<p>Very</p>
</item1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780199933815-chapter-3-item1-1081">
<p>Unsure</p>
</item1>
<item1 role="option" id="med-9780199933815-chapter-3-item1-1082">
<p>Not at all</p>
</item1></list1>
</list>
</p>