Author Question: MC A diabetic client is being screened for tuberculosis. The nurse administers the tuberculin skin ... (Read 56 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

MC A diabetic client is being screened for tuberculosis. The nurse administers the tuberculin skin test. Instructions related to the skin test include

A. The client must return within 24 to 36 hours to have the test assessed.
B. An induration area of 10 mm or more is considered positive in this client.
C. An induration area of 15 mm or greater is significant in this client.
D. A positive reaction to the skin test is based upon redness around the injection site.

Question 2

MC There is an epidemic of influenza in a small, rural community. The leaders of the community are so concerned about the epidemic that they canceled all planned public events. This is an example of

A. Isolation.
B. Quarantine.
C. Restricting.
D. Social distancing.

aham8f · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B. An induration area of 10 mm or more is considered positive in this client.

Answer to Question 2

D. Social distancing.