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How many infectious droplet nuclei can a cough typically produce?
How many infectious droplet nuclei can a cough typically produce?
- 2000
- 500
- 1000
- 3000 (correct)
How long can the air in a room remain infectious after the absence of a person with pulmonary TB?
How long can the air in a room remain infectious after the absence of a person with pulmonary TB?
- 30 minutes (correct)
- 40 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 10 minutes
What type of isolation rooms should people with suspected TB or hospitalized HIV-positive patients with respiratory symptoms be admitted to?
What type of isolation rooms should people with suspected TB or hospitalized HIV-positive patients with respiratory symptoms be admitted to?
- Positive-pressure isolation rooms
- Standard hospital rooms
- Quarantine rooms
- Negative-pressure isolation rooms (correct)
What type of respirator mask is recommended by the CDC for reducing the risk of TB transmission?
What type of respirator mask is recommended by the CDC for reducing the risk of TB transmission?
What is the primary purpose of the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis?
What is the primary purpose of the BCG vaccine for tuberculosis?
What is the leading cause of infectious disease deaths worldwide?
What is the leading cause of infectious disease deaths worldwide?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which of the following factors contributes to the rapid spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which of the following factors contributes to the rapid spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
What is the primary reason for the high incidence of tuberculosis in the USA among immigrants from certain countries?
What is the primary reason for the high incidence of tuberculosis in the USA among immigrants from certain countries?
Which of the following is a risk factor for infection with drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for infection with drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
How does Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily spread from person to person?
How does Mycobacterium tuberculosis primarily spread from person to person?
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