When Evaluating Results of Laboratory Tests, a Test That Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

When evaluating results of laboratory tests, a test that is highly sensitive implies that the test

• A)suggests that a disease is present when it actually is not.
• B)will not have any false-positive results.
• C)suggests that a disease is absent when it is absent.
• D)is able to correctly identify for the disease being tested.
• E)is able to confirm a diagnosis even when the disease is not present.

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Definitions:

Polarity

The property of having distinct and opposite charges or directions.

Molecule

The smallest particle of a chemical substance that retains its chemical properties, consisting of one or more atoms bonded together.

Neutral

A term typically referring to a state of neutrality where there is no net charge, bias, or expressed preference.

Compound

Molecule that has atoms of more than one element.