Chapter 09: Screening

Chapter 09: Screening

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A test’s ability to distinguish correctly between diseased and nondiseased individuals is known as:

ANS:   C

Validity is defined as a test’s ability to distinguish correctly between diseased and nondiseased individuals.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    224

2. The proportion of people with a condition who correctly test positive when screened is known as:

ANS:   A

Sensitivity refers to the proportion of people with a condition who correctly test positive when screened.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    224

3. A test’s ability to recognize negative reactions or nondiseased individuals is known as:

ANS:   B

Specificity measures a test’s ability to recognize negative reactions or nondiseased individuals.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    224

4. An analysis that determines the optimal use of resources to reach a predetermined constant end point or the desired health outcome is known as:

ANS:   B

An analysis that determines the optimal use of resources to reach a predetermined, constant end point or the desired health outcome is known as cost-effectiveness analysis.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    228