TB Test Professional Standards and Ethics 3

Question 1

A nurse administers a TST but forgets to record the lot number of the tuberculin used. What should be done?

Accepted Answer

Document 'unknown' and report the incomplete record to a supervisor

Answer

Incomplete records should be flagged as such and reported; fabricating data is fraudulent and unethical.

Question 2

Which federal law most directly governs the confidentiality of TB test results in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards for protecting patient health information.

Question 3

A TB test administrator witnesses a coworker reading a TST induration incorrectly but saying nothing to the patient. The best course of action is:

Accepted Answer

Address the error privately with the coworker and notify a supervisor

Answer

Professional standards call for addressing errors respectfully and involving supervisory oversight to ensure patient safety.

Question 4

A patient discloses they are HIV-positive before a TB test. The administrator should:

Accepted Answer

Apply a lower induration threshold when interpreting results and maintain strict confidentiality

Answer

Immunocompromised patients like those with HIV require a lower positivity threshold (≥5mm), and their HIV status must remain confidential.

Question 5

What is the professional obligation when a TB test administrator is uncertain whether a result is positive or negative?

Accepted Answer

Consult a supervisor or more experienced colleague before recording

Answer

When uncertain, professionals must seek consultation to ensure accurate results rather than guessing.

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