TB
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that is caused By: _______ _______
mycobacterium tuberculosis
A client tells you they are concerned with the current symptoms. How should you respond?
A. Everything is going to be just fine
B. Tell me more about your concerns
B. We don't need to talk about that right now, we will discuss it later
B. Tell me more about your concerns
You are an RN on the floor and are educating fellow staff members on how to prevent TB. Which of the following indicates further education is required
A. I should don my mask prior to the entry of my clients room
B. I will follow my facility's protocol following PPE guidelines
C. I don't have to wear PPE when entering my clients room if I don't want to
C. I don't have to wear PPE when entering my clients room if I don't want to
A nurse is educating a client on the various tests that can be done to determine if one has TB. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates a need for further teaching
A. a mantoux test detects TB in Respiratory secretions
B. QuantiFERON-TB Gold is a blood tests in which results will be available in 24-36hrs
C. Acid-fast bacilli smear and culture detects active tuberculosis
A. a montoux test detects TB in Respiratory secretions
A patient that has tuberculosis asks when she is no longer infectious and will she be able to be able to go to her friends this week. You respond by saying...
A. When you start feeling better
B. You can go to your friends house today if you would like
C. After three negative sputum cultures you will no longer be considered infectious
C. After three negative sputum cultures you will no longer be considered infectious
A client presents to the ER with stating they have come in contact with a family member who has TB and is not feeling well. Which of the following is a expected symptom?
A. persistent cough lasting longer than 3 weeks
B. pitting edema
C. red rash
A. Persistent cough lasting longer than 3 weeks
How often should one be screened for TB
yearly
When educating a client a nurse should state that sputum samples are needed every ___-___ to monitor effectiveness of therapy
2-4
TB can be _____ or ______
Latent/Active
Who is most at risk for being infected with tuberculosis?
A. a person who works at home and does not leave the house often
B. a healthcare worker who came in contact with a client who has TB
C. a person who lives in the United states and recently traveled from one city to another
B. a healthcare worker who came in contact with a client who has TB
_____ detection and treatment for TB is vital
Early
A client acts when they are no longer considered infectious. what should the nurse state?
A. After 1 negative sputum culture
B. After you start to feel better
C. After 3 negative sputum cultures
C. After 3 negative sputum cultures
A client comes in and has tested positive for tuberculosis but is experiencing no symptoms. What is this type of tuberculosis called?
Latent
What color can the purulent sputum of a client with TB be?
blood-streaked
A. There are no medications used for treatment
B. Furosemide
C. Isoniazid
D. Rifampin
C. Isoniazid
D. Rifampin
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding client education r/t tuberculosis
A. You do not have to wear a mask out in public if you have active TB
B. Continue medication therapy for it's full duration
C. practice proper hand hygiene
A. You do not have to wear a mask out in public if you have active TB