You are told that a screening test has high specificity. This means that the test:
1. Provides precise and consistent readings
2. Accurately identifies those with the condition or trait
3. Accurately identifies those without the trait
4. Has a high level of false positives
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Specificity refers to the test accurately identifying those without the trait.
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The nurse is providing patient education to a patient who will begin taking fludrocortisone (Florinef) as adjunctive therapy to hydrocortisone. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should move from sitting to standing slowly." b. "I should report any swelling of my hands and feet." c. "I should report weight loss to my provider." d. "I should report excessive urine output."
A 37-year-old heterosexual African-American man has come for his annual health screening. Which test must the nurse ensure is ordered for this patient?
a. Human papilloma virus (HPV) b. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) c. HIV d. Venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL)
The nurse places an 8-year-old boy in which position for examination of his genitalia?
a. Supine with legs extended to either side b. Lying on his left side with knees bent c. Reclining with knees flexed d. Standing with legs spread apart
A 42-year-old woman is tearful after a hysterectomy. What information should the nurse use to respond appropriately to the patient?
a. Loss of reproduction function may cause grieving. b. Most women are done bearing children by age 42. c. Hysterectomy is more traumatic for younger women. d. Most women are happy not to have periods after a hysterectomy.