The Sensitivity of a Diagnostic Test Is Determined to Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

The sensitivity of a diagnostic test is determined to be 92%.What does this say about the test?

• A) A positive result from the diagnostic test is correct 92 out of every 100 tests.
• B) The condition is present in 92 out of every 100 people with similar demographic and clinical characteristics.
• C) The test will detect the condition in 92 out of every 100 patients who have the condition.
• D) The test will give a negative result in 92 out of every 100 patients who do not have the condition.