![]() ![]() Select all the risk factors below that increases a patient’s risk for developing tuberculosis: So, therefore, the patients are being monitored and tested for the disease. ![]() You are assessing your newly admitted patients who are all presenting with atypical signs and symptoms of a possible lung infection. HOWEVER, if the patient had ACTIVE tuberculosis they would need to wear a surgical mask during transport.ĥ. Therefore, no special PPE is needed for the patient during transport. Patients with a latent tuberculosis infection are NOT contagious. During transport to endoscopy, the patient will need to wear? Your patient with a diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection needs a bronchoscopy. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is AEROBIC (it thrives in conditions that are high in oxygen), and it is an ACID-FAST bacterium, which means when it is stained during an acid-fast smear it will turn BRIGHT RED.Ĥ. It’s an acid-fact bacterium that stains bright green during an acid-fast smear test. It is known as being an aerobic type of bacteria.ĭ. It is an alkali bacterium that stains bright red during an acid-fast smear test.Ĭ. ![]() This bacterium is an anaerobic type of bacteria.ī. Which statement is correct regarding mycobacterium tuberculosis?Ī. In addition, a special mask must be worn called a respirator (as referred to as an N95 mask….a surgical mask does NOT work with this condition).ģ. Therefore, the nurse will place the patient in AIRBORNE precautions. The bacterium, mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB, is so small that it can stay suspended in the air for hours to days. The nurse will place the patient in _ precautions and will always wear _ when providing patient care? A 55-year old male patient is admitted with an active tuberculosis infection. True or False: Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis and it only affects the lungs.Īnswer: FALSE….tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis that affects the lungs AND other systems of the body like the joints, kidneys, brain, spine, liver etc.Ģ. (NOTE: When you hit submit, it will refresh this same page. ![]()
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