A Nurse Is Told That a Screening Test Has High

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse is told that a screening test has high specificity.This means that the test:

• A) Provides precise and consistent readings
• B) Accurately identifies those with the condition or trait
• C) Accurately identifies those without the trait
• D) Has a high level of false positives

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Definitions:

Performance Measures

Quantitative or qualitative indicators used to assess how well an individual, organization, or system is achieving its goals or objectives.

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Quantitative indicators used to assess how well an organization, employee, or process is performing against predetermined standards.

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