NUR 211 Test 2: TB Review Questions and Correct Answers
3 views 0 purchase
Course
NUR 211
Institution
NUR 211
High Risk factors of TB poverty, homelessness, highly mobile society, Asian countries (*South East Asia), Mexico, & the Carribean
What type of isolation will TB patient be placed on? What type of room? strictly airborne precautions... in a negative pressure room
Classic symptoms of TB: cough, pro...
NUR 211 Test 2: TB Review Questions
and Correct Answers
High Risk factors of TB ✅poverty, homelessness, highly mobile society, Asian
countries (*South East Asia), Mexico, & the Carribean
What type of isolation will TB patient be placed on? What type of room? ✅strictly
airborne precautions... in a negative pressure room
Classic symptoms of TB: ✅cough, productive sputum, night sweats, weight loss,
fatigue... HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS!!!
If patient has positive PPD test, what should the nurse educate client to have done?
✅chest x-ray... this will reveal the tubercil (lesions) on patient's lungs
The doctor will also order what? ✅sputum cultures (acid fast bacillus)
how many samples of sputum are needed to confirm TB? ✅three!!
when should the samples be taken? (time of day) ✅first thing in the morning! (to get a
gooood lung booger!!) then, put them in a cup & take them to the lab!
how long does it take to get results from the sputum test? ✅4-6 weeks
what are two other names for the PPD test? ✅tuberculin skin test or Mantoux test
what does a positive test mean? ✅this means that the patient has been exposed to
TB, it does not mean they have active TB!!
How soon do you need to go in and have your PPD test results read? ✅48 hours
what is the nurse looking for with a PPD result for a patient? ✅induration (a raised
wheal you can feel). The nurse measures this wheal in millimeters.
Once you have been exposed to TB, will this effect your future TB test results? ✅Yes,
once you have been exposed, you will ALWAYS test positive for TB with a PPD test.
What type of mask should someone wear when working with a TB patient? ✅H95
respirator mask!!!
Who discovered bacilli tuberculosis? ✅Dr. Robert Koch
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller twishfrancis. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $8.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
