With Respect to Test Results,a False Positive Is the Result

question 158

Multiple Choice

With respect to test results,a false positive is the result of a laboratory test that reports something as:

• A) true when in fact it is not true.
• B) false when in fact it is not false.
• C) true when in fact it is true.
• D) false when in fact it is false.

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body.

Staples

Metal clips used during surgery to close wounds or incisions, faster than suturing and often used for larger or deeper cuts.

Sutures

Threads or staples used by surgeons to close wounds or surgical incisions.

Erythema

Skin redness or rash caused by increased blood flow to the superficial capillaries.