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What is a false positive?

  1. The patient tests positive but does not actually have the disease
  2. The patient tests negative but does not have the disease
  3. The patient tests positive and has the disease
  4. The patient tests negative but has the disease
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Correct answer: A. The patient tests positive but does not actually have the disease

  • A. Correct — this is the definition of a false positive: a positive test result in a person who does not actually have the disease.
  • B. This describes a true negative.
  • C. This describes a true positive.
  • D. This describes a false negative.

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