A nurse is using a sweat test to screen people for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following results demonstrates poor sensitivity?- Skildor

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A nurse is using a sweat test to screen people for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following results demonstrates poor sensitivity?

A. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are negative, but the six individuals actually have cystic fibrosis B. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are positive, but the six individuals do not actually have cystic fibrosis C. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are negative, and the six individuals really do not have cystic fibrosis D. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are positive, and the six individuals really do have cystic fibrosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Poor sensitivity means that individuals who actually have the condition are missed (false negatives), as seen when the test incorrectly identifies them as negative.

Question 2 of 5

Sexuality in middle age: What should the nurse stress?

A. "Contraception usage should be decreased as a woman nears menopause." B. "Difficulty with sexual performance among men happens near age 60." C. "HIV infection after age 50 is rare." D. "The majority of new HIV/AIDS cases occur among middle-age adults."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: HIV/AIDS cases are prevalent in middle-age adults, making it important to emphasize safe sexual practices.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is using a genogram to represent a family. Which of the following statements is accurate?

A. A genogram identifies the genetic disorders of the family. B. A genogram includes information about the past two generations. C. A genogram can be used to make connections about family health patterns. D. A genogram begins with a circle in the center of the page.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A genogram helps identify family health patterns and relationships, and typically includes data from at least three generations.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is using a sweat test to screen people for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following results demonstrates poor sensitivity?

A. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are negative, but the six individuals actually have cystic fibrosis B. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are positive, but the six individuals do not actually have cystic fibrosis C. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are negative, and the six individuals really do not have cystic fibrosis D. When 6 out of every 10 sweat tests performed are positive, and the six individuals really do have cystic fibrosis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Poor sensitivity means that individuals who actually have the condition are missed (false negatives), as seen when the test incorrectly identifies them as negative.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is counseling a person with a dysfunctional sleep pattern. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse most likely give the person?

A. Read in bed until he falls asleep. B. Avoid fluids after 7 PM. C. Exercise immediately before bedtime. D. Watch television in the recliner in the evening.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Avoiding fluids before bedtime helps prevent frequent urination, which may be causing the dysfunctional sleep pattern.

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