CHNN 312- TB, Exam Questions And

100% Correct Answers

Tuberculosis - Answer - Affects the lungs known as pulmonary

tuberculosis.

- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It may affect the bones, meninges,

joints, genito-urinary tract, intestines, liver, kidneys, and the heart

cause: MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS or tubercle bacilli

Mode of Transmission (TB) - Answer - Inhalation of bacteria released

from AIR DROPLETS when a person with TB coughs or sneezes

Signs and symptoms (TB) - Answer Cardinal S/S for >2 weeks:

a. cough

b. unexplained fever

c. unexplained weight loss

d. night sweats.

If any of the above s/s are present for two weeks, identify as a

presumptive TB

Screening TB - Answer Ask for the ff. s/s (lasting for 2 weeks):

1. cough

2. unexplained fever

3. unexplained wt loss

4. night sweats

if YES:

-> Presumptive TB