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The Department of Health is conducting screening tests for tuberculosis among women of childbearing age. The results of the screening indicate that the screening test is sensitive. What does this mean?
  1. It means that the screening test is consistent over time.
  2. It means that the screening test is consistent among those who perform it.
  3. It means that the screening test is able to identify those with tuberculosis.
  4. It means that the screening test is able to identify those without tuberculosis.
Explanation
Answer: C - A test is sensitive when it is able to identify those with tuberculosis or another disorder. A test is specific when it is able to identify those without the trait or disorder. Consistency over time and among different testers is referred to as reliability.
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