Symptoms And Measures Quiz On Tuberculosis!

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Tuberculosis is a contagious infection, that generally spreads who have prolonged coughs and sneezes in tiny droplets that contain the germs and infects the lungs. This quiz has been developed to assess your knowledge about tuberculosis disease which contains an overview of tuberculosis, infection control measures in the health care setting, and a review of the Sierra Health TB/Respiratory Protection Program. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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1.

Persistent and productive cough, weight loss, bloody sputum, night sweats, fever, and anorexia are common symptoms of TB infection.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
These are known manifestations of active TB infection.

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2.

A person with latent TB is not contagious.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Latent TB organisms are not active, however patients should still receive drug therapy to prevent the disease from becoming active.

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3.

TB is spread through skin to skin contact with an infected individual.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
TB is an airborne disease

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Individuals employed in non-clinical positions at non-clinical worksites are at equal risk of contacting TB as individuals working in a clinical setting.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Those who have less opportunity to be exposed are not at equal risk.

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5.

Quantiferon Gold is not subject to reader bias in the interpretation of positive or negative results.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Unlike skin testing, the Quantiferon Gold eliminates variance in results interpretation.

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Prior BCG vaccination can produce a false positive result if Quantiferon Gold testing is used.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Unlike skin testing, the Quantiferon Gold will not produce false positive results.

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Blood samples for Quantiferon Gold can be tested after 12 hours of blood collection.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Samples need to be tested within 12 hours.

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Blood samples drawn for Quantiferon Gold testing require special handling.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Care must be taken to ensure viability of white blood cells within the sample in order for the antigen markers to function.

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9.

When a clinic patient is suspected of being infected with TB, clinic staff should give the patient an N-95 respirator mask to wear
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The patient should be offered a surgical mask and staff should wear the correct size N-95 mask for which they were fitted.

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Clinics should have particulate masks available for patients as a means to decrease the spread of airborne infections.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Provide the patient with a common surgical mask as a particulate or N-95 mask is difficult for a patient with respiratory problems to breath through.

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11.

Suspected TB does not need to be reported to the health department.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Suspected TB infection is on the health department’s list of reportable diseases.

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Confirmed TB cases are referred to the health department for treatment and follow-up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The health department is requiredto treat and follow-up confirmed TB cases.

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Symptoms And Measures Quiz On Tuberculosis!

Persistent and productive cough, weight loss, bloody sputum, night sweats, fever, and anorexia are common symptoms of TB infection.

A person with latent TB is not contagious.

TB is spread through skin to skin contact with an infected individual.

Individuals employed in non-clinical positions at non-clinical worksites are at equal risk of contacting TB as individuals working in a clinical setting.

Quantiferon Gold is not subject to reader bias in the interpretation of positive or negative results.

Prior BCG vaccination can produce a false positive result if Quantiferon Gold testing is used.

Blood samples for Quantiferon Gold can be tested after 12 hours of blood collection.

Blood samples drawn for Quantiferon Gold testing require special handling.

When a clinic patient is suspected of being infected with TB, clinic staff should give the patient an N-95 respirator mask to wear

Clinics should have particulate masks available for patients as a means to decrease the spread of airborne infections.

Suspected TB does not need to be reported to the health department.

Confirmed TB cases are referred to the health department for treatment and follow-up.