Fecal Occult Blood Test
Consider the validity and reliability of different assessment tools and diagnostic tests for Fecal Occult Blood Test
• You will explore issues such as sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values.
To Prepare
• Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider factors that impact the validity and reliability of various assessment tools and diagnostic tests.
• A description of how the assessment tool or diagnostic test is used in healthcare.
o What is its purpose?
o How is it conducted?
o What information does it gather?
• Based on your research, evaluate the test or the tool’s validity and reliability.
• Explain any issues with sensitivity, reliability, and predictive values.