Tuberculosis Prevention Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Tuberculosis Prevention
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Tuberculosis Prevention
Tuberculosis Prevention Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of tuberculosis in a household?
Ensure that the person with active TB follows proper treatment and isolates themselves as
recommended.
How does the BCG vaccine help in tuberc...
Tuberculosis Prevention Questions and
Answers Already Passed
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of tuberculosis in a household?
✔✔Ensure that the person with active TB follows proper treatment and isolates themselves as
recommended.
How does the BCG vaccine help in tuberculosis prevention?
✔✔It reduces the risk of severe forms of tuberculosis, especially in children.
What is a key preventive measure for healthcare workers to reduce the risk of tuberculosis
exposure?
✔✔Wearing N95 respirators and using proper isolation precautions when caring for patients with
active TB.
Why is screening for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) important in high-risk populations?
✔✔It helps identify individuals who are at risk of developing active tuberculosis and allows for
early treatment.
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, What is the role of good ventilation in preventing tuberculosis transmission?
✔✔Proper ventilation reduces the concentration of airborne Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the
environment, lowering the risk of transmission.
What is one of the main reasons people with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are treated?
✔✔To prevent the progression to active tuberculosis, especially in high-risk individuals.
Why is adherence to tuberculosis treatment important for preventing drug resistance?
✔✔Incomplete treatment can lead to the development of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-
TB), making it harder to treat.
What preventive measure is recommended for close contacts of individuals diagnosed with
active tuberculosis?
✔✔They should be tested for latent tuberculosis infection and treated if necessary.
What lifestyle change can help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of developing
active tuberculosis?
✔✔Maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and managing stress.
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