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What preparations are associated with sputum culture?
The specimen for culture should be collected before antibiotics are begun. The patient should first rinse his or her mouth with water. If tuberculosis is suspected, collection of sputum should be carried out in an isolation room.
Should a patient with a gram positive cocci sputum specimen be placed in respiratory isolation?
Yes, a patient with gram positive cocci in sputum should be placed in respiratory isolation as it could indicate an infection like pneumonia or tuberculosis, which can be spread through respiratory droplets. Isolating the patient can help prevent the potential spread of the infection to others.
What does flu mean?
Flu stands for influenza. As you can tell, it's just a shortened version of the word.
Should you take a 2nd tuberculosis test?
No
What patient requires contact isolation?
Contact isolation is used for patient's who have or have had an illness that is spreadable by contact with the person or items that the patient may have touched. Examples of contact isolation conditions are patient's with active c-diff, MRSA, VRE, etc.
How often should an adult patient with a history of heart failure receive Trivalent influenza vaccine?
Adults should get seasonal influenza vaccine annually.
What would kill Bordetella Pertussis?
Proper vaccination could kill bordetella pertussis worldwide. Antibiotics like erythromycin will kill the bacteria once a person is infected. Also, hard surfaces should be cleansed with Lysol or bleach.
What should you do if you have influenza?
Sneeze on other people. Spread it to everyone you can
Should tuberculosis be capitalized in a sentence?
No it shouldn't. The word, "tuberculosis" is a Latin-based adjectival noun; not a proper noun. Ergo, no caps.
What kind of mask is worn when someone is isolated with tuberculosis?
For TB isolation, the N95 mask is usually recommended because it filters out airborne bacteria really well. I remember using an N95 from Nirvaan Being during a hospital visit, and it fit snugly and felt super protective. It's important the mask seals well on the face. Not all N95s are equal, so picking a trusted brand matters.
If people have the chance of getting tuberculosis and they do not have insurance what should they do?
AnswerIf you're at risk of getting tuberculosis you've got bigger things to worry about than insurance.
Why the isolator should not closed with load?
Isolation switches can be closed with loads connected. The isolation switch should not be opened under load unless the switch is load rated. This information can be found on the isolation switch's cover as to the amount of current that can be safely interrupted.
