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ATI Med-Surg III Respiratory
ATI Med-Surg
Alterations
III Respiratory
2026_2027
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Alterations
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Respiratory
2026_2027
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Alterations
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Guide,
2026_2027
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Tuberculosis (TB) infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Airborne
- becomes encased w/ collagen within the body; appears as a nodule/tubercle
on an x-ray
- ~13 million people live w/ latent TB
- Only small % of people develop active infection
- TB can lie dormant for years
- Primarily effects the lungs but can spread to any organ via blood stream
- Risk of transmission decreases after 2-3 weeks of Tx
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention for TB - High-risk pts should be screened annually
- Family members of pts w/ TB should be screened
- Immigrants/Travelers should be screened
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Risk Factors for TB - Contact w/ infected or untreated individual
- Lower socioeconomic status (w/o housing)
- Immunocompromised
- Poorly ventilated & crowded environments (correctional, long-term care
facilities)
- Older age
- Recent international travel
- Immigration (Southeastern Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Latin America)
- Substance Use
- Health Care Occupation
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Signs & Symptoms of TB - Cough >3 weeks
- Purulent Sputum (may be blood-streaked)
- Fatigue/Lethargy
- Weight Loss/Anorexia
- Night Sweats/Low-Grade Fever
Older Adults:
- Atypical Sx
- Unusual Behavior
- Altered Mentation
- Fever
- Weight loss/Anorexia
Labs & Diagnostics for TB Labs:
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing
- QuantiFERON-TB Gold
- T-SPOT
- Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear & Culture
Dx:
- Mantoux Test (Tuberculin Skin Test)
- Chest X-Ray
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ATI Med-Surg
Alterations
III Respiratory
2026_2027
ATI Med-Surg
Alterations
_ StudyIIIGuide,
Respiratory
2026_2027
Practice
Alterations
_ Study
Questions
Guide,
2026_2027
& Verified
Practice
_Answers.pdf
Study
Questions
Guide,
& Verified
PracticeAnswers.pdf
Questions & Verified Answers.pdf
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ATI Med-Surg III Respiratory
ATI Med-Surg
Alterations
III Respiratory
2026_2027
ATI Med-Surg
Alterations
_ StudyIIIGuide,
Respiratory
2026_2027
Practice
Alterations
_ Study
Questions
Guide,
2026_2027
& Verified
Practice
_Answers.pdf
Study
Questions
Guide,
& Verified
PracticeAnswers.pdf
Questions & Verified Answers.pdf
,ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf
Tuberculosis (TB) infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Airborne
- becomes encased w/ collagen within the body; appears as a nodule/tubercle
on an x-ray
- ~13 million people live w/ latent TB
- Only small % of people develop active infection
- TB can lie dormant for years
- Primarily effects the lungs but can spread to any organ via blood stream
- Risk of transmission decreases after 2-3 weeks of Tx
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention for TB - High-risk pts should be screened annually
- Family members of pts w/ TB should be screened
- Immigrants/Travelers should be screened
ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf
,ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf
Risk Factors for TB - Contact w/ infected or untreated individual
- Lower socioeconomic status (w/o housing)
- Immunocompromised
- Poorly ventilated & crowded environments (correctional, long-term care
facilities)
- Older age
- Recent international travel
- Immigration (Southeastern Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Latin America)
- Substance Use
- Health Care Occupation
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, ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf ATI Med-Surg III_ Respiratory Alterations.pdf
Signs & Symptoms of TB - Cough >3 weeks
- Purulent Sputum (may be blood-streaked)
- Fatigue/Lethargy
- Weight Loss/Anorexia
- Night Sweats/Low-Grade Fever
Older Adults:
- Atypical Sx
- Unusual Behavior
- Altered Mentation
- Fever
- Weight loss/Anorexia
Labs & Diagnostics for TB Labs:
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing
- QuantiFERON-TB Gold
- T-SPOT
- Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear & Culture
Dx:
- Mantoux Test (Tuberculin Skin Test)
- Chest X-Ray
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