quiz ch 6 PUBH 201
What is called when a person tests positive in the initial screening test, but a confirmatory test shows
that they do not have the disease? - correct answer ✔✔a) false negative
b) true positive
3) false positive
4) true negative
Influenza vaccine saves $5 per use and improves outcomes compared to not using the vaccine. Which of
the following is best illustrated by this statement? - correct answer ✔✔a) An intervention that reduces
the cost while reducing the benefit (net-effectiveness) compared to the comparison intervention
b)An intervention that reduces the benefit (net-effectiveness) while increasing the cost compared to the
comparison intervention
c)An intervention that increases the benefit (net-effectiveness) while increasing the cost but is
considered cost-effective compared to the comparison intervention
d)An intervention that reduces the cost while increasing the benefit (net-effectiveness) compared to the
comparison intervention
d
According to CDC, breast cancer in the United States is among themost common cancer in women--no
matter your race or ethnicity. Which of the following criteria for an ideal screening program is best
illustrated by this statement? - correct answer ✔✔a) Substantial mortality and/or morbidity
b) Early detection improves outcome
c) Screening is acceptable in terms of costs, harms, and patient acceptance
d) Screening is feasible
e)None of these is correct.
What is called when a person tests positive in the initial screening test, but a confirmatory test shows
that they do not have the disease? - correct answer ✔✔a) false negative
b) true positive
3) false positive
4) true negative
Influenza vaccine saves $5 per use and improves outcomes compared to not using the vaccine. Which of
the following is best illustrated by this statement? - correct answer ✔✔a) An intervention that reduces
the cost while reducing the benefit (net-effectiveness) compared to the comparison intervention
b)An intervention that reduces the benefit (net-effectiveness) while increasing the cost compared to the
comparison intervention
c)An intervention that increases the benefit (net-effectiveness) while increasing the cost but is
considered cost-effective compared to the comparison intervention
d)An intervention that reduces the cost while increasing the benefit (net-effectiveness) compared to the
comparison intervention
d
According to CDC, breast cancer in the United States is among themost common cancer in women--no
matter your race or ethnicity. Which of the following criteria for an ideal screening program is best
illustrated by this statement? - correct answer ✔✔a) Substantial mortality and/or morbidity
b) Early detection improves outcome
c) Screening is acceptable in terms of costs, harms, and patient acceptance
d) Screening is feasible
e)None of these is correct.
