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

question 20

Multiple Choice

With respect to test results, a false negative 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:

Inflammatory Responses

The body's defense mechanism against infection or injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Cryotherapy

The use of extreme cold in medical therapy to treat a variety of tissue lesions and reduce pain and inflammation.

Muscle Spasm

Involuntary contraction of a muscle that can cause pain and interfere with function.

Nerve Conduction

The process by which electrical impulses are transmitted through the neurons in the nervous system.