Sensitivity vs. Specificity
From NP Certification Q&A · 14:41
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As part of clinical decision-making, the nurse practitioner uses diagnostic tests to help rule in or rule out suspected conditions. When considering the sensitivity and specificity of a diagnostic test, which of the following statements is correct? A. A highly sensitive test is most useful for ruling in a disease when the result is positive. B. A highly specific test is most useful for ruling out a disease when the result is negative. C. A highly sensitive test is particularly useful for ruling out disease when the result is negative.D. A test with high specificity is always preferable to one with high sensitivity. ---YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHgEIUW4f3M&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq592b5zCthlxSNIEM-H-EtD&index=166Visit fhea.com to learn more!
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