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How long may the air in a room remain infectious after a person with pulmonary tuberculosis leaves?
How long may the air in a room remain infectious after a person with pulmonary tuberculosis leaves?
- 1 hour
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes (correct)
- 5 minutes
What is the purpose of the BCG vaccine in relation to tuberculosis?
What is the purpose of the BCG vaccine in relation to tuberculosis?
- It boosts the immune system's response to tuberculosis
- It prevents tuberculosis infection entirely
- It prevents the progression to disseminated disease in young children (correct)
- It cures tuberculosis in adults
What is the recommended method for preventing the spread of tuberculosis in healthcare settings?
What is the recommended method for preventing the spread of tuberculosis in healthcare settings?
- Requiring patients to wear cloth masks and maintaining social distancing
- Isolating patients in regular hospital rooms and relying on air filtration systems
- Admitting patients to negative-pressure isolation rooms and using N95 respirator masks (correct)
- Placing patients in positive-pressure rooms and using surgical masks
How many infectious droplet nuclei can a cough from a person with pulmonary tuberculosis produce?
How many infectious droplet nuclei can a cough from a person with pulmonary tuberculosis produce?
What type of vaccine is the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis?
What type of vaccine is the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis?
Which of the following statements about Mycobacterium tuberculosis is correct?
Which of the following statements about Mycobacterium tuberculosis is correct?
What is the leading cause of infectious disease deaths worldwide?
What is the leading cause of infectious disease deaths worldwide?
Which of the following factors is essential for the rapid spread of M. tuberculosis?
Which of the following factors is essential for the rapid spread of M. tuberculosis?
In the United States, which group has high reported tuberculosis case rates?
In the United States, which group has high reported tuberculosis case rates?
What is the primary mode of transmission for M. tuberculosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for M. tuberculosis?
Which of the following increases the risk of infection with drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which of the following increases the risk of infection with drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
