A Nurse Is Told That a Screening Test Has High

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse is told that a screening test has high specificity. Which of the following is the best interpretation of this information?

• A) The test provides precise and consistent readings.
• B) The test accurately identifies those with the condition or trait.
• C) The test accurately identifies those without the trait.
• D) The test has a high level of false positives.

Recognize the role and responsibilities of nurses in providing family-centered care.

Understand the assessment of family needs and the incorporation of community resources in care plans.

Identify the impacts of living conditions on health, especially in vulnerable populations.

Recognize the importance of addressing family member roles and interactive processes in patient care.

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Definitions:

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to the heart is severely reduced or stopped, causing tissue damage.

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

A medical term for a stroke, an event leading to brain damage caused by a change in the brain's blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels.

Syncope

A temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain, often called fainting.

Hemorrhage

An excessive or uncontrolled bleeding, either internally or externally, due to ruptured blood vessels.