Which Method of Risk Assessment Bases Decisions on Predetermined Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which method of risk assessment bases decisions on predetermined risk factors that are statistically and empirically related with a specific outcome?

• A)actuarial prediction
• B)correlational assessment
• C)structured professional judgment
• D)unstructured clinical judgment
• E)static risk

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Definitions:

CFTR Protein

A protein that functions as a channel transporting chloride ions across cell membranes, mutations of which cause cystic fibrosis.

Genetic Disease

A disorder or condition caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often inherited from one or both parents.

Amino Acid

An organic compound containing an amino group (—NH2) and a carboxyl group (—COOH); may be joined by peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain.

Transmembrane Conductance

The movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane through protein channels, influencing cellular processes and homeostasis.