In Reviewing a Study That Considered the Sensitivity of a Particular

Multiple Choice

In reviewing a study that considered the sensitivity of a particular screening test for HIV, the nurse found 21 true positives, 853 true negatives, 3 false positives, and 5 false negatives. What is the sensitivity of this test?

A) 80.8%
B) 87.5%
C) 93.7%
D) 99.6%