Sensitivity is the ability of a screening test to accurately identify what aspect of the screening?
A. Persons who do not have the disease
B. Persons who have the disease
C. Persons with symptoms of the disease
D. Persons who now have a diagnosis of the disease
ANS: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. State Department of Health B. The Joint Commission C. State Board of Nursing D. National League of Nursing