Question

a low sensitivity test is a test that has very few false negatives.
true
false
question 2 (mandatory) (10 points)
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one of the problems with reference ranges is that they are based on a population that is assumed to be healthy.
true
false

Explanation:

Question 1

Sensitivity of a test is the ability to correctly identify those with the condition (true positives). A test with high sensitivity has few false negatives (missing those with the condition). So a low sensitivity test would have many false negatives, not few. Thus the statement is false.

Reference ranges are typically established using a population assumed to be healthy. But this is a problem because in reality, the "healthy" population might have undiagnosed conditions, or the range might not account for sub - populations (e.g., different ages, genders, ethnicities) properly. So the statement is true.

Answer:

False

Question 2