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What is the significance of a diagnostic test with a large positive likelihood ratio?
 
  a. It provides only limited predictive value for disease.
  b. It provides a high degree of certainty that the patient has the suspected disorder.
  c. It mandates other supportive diagnostic tests.
  d. It provides little assistance in clinical decision making.

Question 2

Applying study results to individual patients or to a specific patient population and communicating findings to patients in a meaningful way is the hallmark of what?
 
  a. Scientific perspectives
  b. Clinical practice
  c. Meta-analysis
  d. EBP


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A A large positive likelihood ratio has strong predictive value.
B A test with a large positive likelihood ratio provides a high degree of certainty that the patient has the suspected disorder.
C A large positive likelihood ratio in a test is likely to decrease the need for other backup tests.
D A large positive likelihood ratio test is helpful in clinical decision making because it provides a high degree of certainty.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Science does not always address clinical or applied issues.
B Clinical practice is not always applicable to patient issues.
C Meta-analysis is a statistical method that may or may not be patient focused.
D EBP is characterized by these processes.


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