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gbarreiro

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A nurse's Mantoux test is positive for exposure to tuberculosis. Which of the following conclusions should be drawn by the nurse?
 
  a. The nurse has been exposed to tuberculosis.
  b. The nurse has tuberculosis.
  c. The positive test result probably is due to a problem in the testing process.
  d. The test is inaccurate and needs to be repeated.

Question 2

Which of the following components of the epidemiologic triangle contributes most to a female client developing a vaginal infection caused by fungi after successful treatment of her strep throat with antibiotics?
 
  a. Agent
  b. Environment
  c. Host
  d. Agent and host


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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