Airborne Infection Isolation and TB Precautions
What is the best way to prevent the transmission of pulmonary TB? - Quickly
identify, isolate, and treat patients with TB.
What is the filter efficiency requirement for HEPA respirators used by health care
workers caring for TB patients? - Filter particles smaller than 5 µm with an
efficiency of 95% or higher.
What is the minimally acceptable level of respiratory protection for TB according
to NIOSH? - The N-95 respirator.
What is the purpose of fit-testing for respirators? - To ensure a proper face seal
and respiratory protection.
What is the significance of good assessment skills in diagnosing TB? - They hasten
the possibility of diagnosis, crucial for implementing isolation precautions.
What precautions should be taken regarding patient movement outside the
room? - Limit movement to essential purposes and place a surgical mask on the
patient if possible.
What should be done if a previously negative TB skin test becomes positive? -
Appropriate follow-up is required.
What is the best way to prevent the transmission of pulmonary TB? - Quickly
identify, isolate, and treat patients with TB.
What is the filter efficiency requirement for HEPA respirators used by health care
workers caring for TB patients? - Filter particles smaller than 5 µm with an
efficiency of 95% or higher.
What is the minimally acceptable level of respiratory protection for TB according
to NIOSH? - The N-95 respirator.
What is the purpose of fit-testing for respirators? - To ensure a proper face seal
and respiratory protection.
What is the significance of good assessment skills in diagnosing TB? - They hasten
the possibility of diagnosis, crucial for implementing isolation precautions.
What precautions should be taken regarding patient movement outside the
room? - Limit movement to essential purposes and place a surgical mask on the
patient if possible.
What should be done if a previously negative TB skin test becomes positive? -
Appropriate follow-up is required.
