The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) has been said to have excellent test specificity. What does this statement mean?
a. Rarely identifies children who have developmental delays
b. Rarely identifies children who do not actually have developmental delays
c. Has a large number of false positive results
d. Has a large number of false negative results
Answer: b. Rarely identifies children who do not actually have developmental delays
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a. 100 to 150 calories per day c. 500 to 650 calories per day b. 200 to 300 calories per day d. 600 to 700 calories per day
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A) "You are having growing pains. There is nothing to worry about." B) "These pains are caused by the stretching of ligaments as your uterus grows. They are nothing to worry about." C) "These are called Braxton Hicks contractions. They are a kind of 'practice' for when the baby is born." D) "You are having preterm labor. Go to the emergency room right away."
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A. endocrine system and the exocrine system. B. endocrine system and the muscular system. C. nervous system and the muscular system. D. nervous system and the endocrine system.