NURS 302: EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLEETE SOLUTIONS

The patient with HIV is admitted to the hospital with a temperature of 99.6F, and reports bloody sputum, night sweats, feeling of tiredness, and shortness of breath. What are these assessment findings consistent with? correct answer: Tuberculosis Which statement about the transmission of TB is true? correct answer: The causative agent of TB is transmitted via aerosolization (airborne). Which patient is at the greatest risk for developing TB? correct answer: 42-year-old alcoholic homeless man who occasionally stays in a shelter. The most substantial impact of incidence of TB is from which high-risk population? correct answer: Those with immune dysfunction, particularly HIV. After several weeks of "not feeling well," the patient is seen in the physician's office for possible TB. If TB is present, which assessment findings does the nurse expect to observe? correct answer: Fatigue, night sweats, low-grade fever Which test result indicates the patient has clinically active TB? correct answer: Induration of 12mm and positive sputum The patient has a positive skin test result for TB. What explanation does the nurse give to the patient? correct answer: "You have been infected but this does not mean active disease is present." What is the minimum time period for treatment of TB? correct answer: 6 months The patient has been compliant with drug therapy for TB and has returned as instructed for follow-up. Which result indicates