Tuberculosis

Understanding and Preventing Tuberculosis

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Tuberculosis (TB) usually affects which part of the body?*

Eyes Ears Heart Lungs

One-third of the world's population is infected with TB?*

True False

Which of the following is a symptom of Active TB disease?*

Coughing up blood Weight loss Night sweats All of the above

Latent TB disease means the person is considered contagious and can spread TB from one person to another? *

True False

Which of the following choices are not components of Airborne Precautions (Isolation) in the care of a TB patient? a) The patient is placed in a negative pressure, airborne isolation room b) An airborne precautions sign hangs on the door c) A surgical mask is worn by the healthcare provider d) Facilities is notified that the room is occupied by a possible TB patient e) Gown and glove is required on room entry f) The door remains open g) A fit-tested N-95 respirator is worn by the healthcare provider *

A and B B and F C and E A and G

A positive Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) means you are contagious and can spread TB to your family and friends? *

True False

How many active Tuberculosis patients do we treat at GBMC each year?*

0-3 cases 4-7 cases 8-10 cases 10 cases

Which disease is a major risk factor for developing active TB infection?*

Measles Asthma Liver disease HIV

A patient with active TB disease may leave the room for testing if a surgical mask is placed on the patient during transportation? *

True False

TB is transmitted in the following ways except.*

Touching Coughing Singing Talking

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