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Introduction to Medical Surgical
Nursing | Questions and Answers |
100% Correct | Grade A - WCU
Respiratory & Oxygenation
Question:
Tuberculosis: infectious disease caused by bacteria Mycobacterium
tuberculosis
Answer:
- airborne (min-hours) close, frequent, prolonged contact
- body encases TB bacillus in collagen which can be seen on Chest Xray
(Granuloma)**
- can spread to other organs
- 5-10% people get active TB
- TB bacillus can be dormant for many years (Latent TB)
,Question:
Tuberculosis Risk Factors & Manifestations
Answer:
- frequent closed contact w/ active TB
- homelessness
- crowded (prison, long-term care)
- old age
- travel ( SE Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Latin America
- substance use
- healthcare workers
, Manifestations:
- persistent cough >3 weeks
- purulent. bloody sputum **
- low-grade fever esp. in after noon **
- fatigue, lethargy
- anorexia, weight loss
- night sweats