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In a COVID-19 study, 95 of 100 people who had COVID tested positive. What is the sensitivity?
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Correct answer: B. 95%
Sensitivity = TP/(TP+FN) = 95/100 = 95%. Note: No calculator is provided on the INBDE.
- A. ❌ 75% is too low.
- B. ✅ CORRECT – 95 true positives out of 100 = 95% sensitivity.
- C. ❌ 90% would mean 10 false negatives; the calculation gives 95%.
- D. ❌ 100% would mean no false negatives; 5 cases were missed.
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