5 Questions
How are TB germs put into the air?
When a person with TB disease coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings
What is the primary infectious agent causing tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the term for becoming infected with TB germs but not showing symptoms?
Latent TB infection
Which part of the body can TB also affect, besides the lung parenchyma?
Meninges
What is the characteristic of the primary infectious agent, M. tuberculosis?
Slow-growing and sensitive to heat and ultraviolet
Test your knowledge of tuberculosis with this quiz on the definition, prevalence, and complications of this infectious disease. Ideal for nursing students studying care of clients with problems in oxygenation.
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