TB Test Safety and Compliance 3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered an administrative control for TB prevention in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Installing UV germicidal irradiation (UVGI)

Answer

UVGI is an environmental/engineering control, not an administrative control; administrative controls focus on policies and work practices.

Question 2

A patient presents with a cough lasting 3 weeks, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. The safety protocol requires the staff to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately place a surgical mask on the patient and isolate them

Answer

Patients with TB symptoms should immediately receive a surgical mask and be placed in a separate area to prevent potential airborne transmission.

Question 3

Latent TB infection (LTBI) treatment with isoniazid (INH) for 9 months is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce the risk of LTBI progressing to active TB

Answer

INH treatment for LTBI significantly reduces the lifetime risk of progression to active tuberculosis disease.

Question 4

Which document must employers provide to employees regarding occupational TB risks under OSHA's Hazard Communication standard?

Accepted Answer

Safety data sheet (SDS)

Answer

While SDS applies broadly to hazardous substances, OSHA requires employers to inform workers of workplace hazards, including biological hazards like TB.

Question 5

After a TB exposure incident, the timeline for initial post-exposure TST or IGRA testing is:

Accepted Answer

8–10 weeks after exposure

Answer

Post-exposure testing is typically performed 8–10 weeks after exposure to allow the immune response to develop and produce a detectable result.

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TB Test Safety and Compliance 3