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WorksheetsSTUDY GUIDE: TB, ASTHMA, COPD
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is TB?
A viral infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A fungal infection that attacks the skin
A non-contagious disease of the lungs
How does TB spread?
Through contaminated water
Through airborne particles when a person with TB coughs or sneezes
Through direct skin contact
Through food
Fill in the blank: Symptoms of active TB include cough for more than ___ weeks, coughing blood, chest pain, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.
3
1
2
4
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of active TB?
Coughing blood
Chest pain
Weight gain
Night sweats
Which type of TB is contagious?
Active TB
Latent TB
Drug-resistant TB
Miliary TB
Which test must be read 48–72 hours later to check for TB?
TB Blood Test (IGRA)
Sputum Test
Skin Test (PPD)
Chest X-ray
What does a positive skin test (PPD) for TB indicate?
The person is not infected
The person needs a chest X-ray next
The person is immune to TB
The person has lung cancer
What happens after you get a positive Skin Test?
Skin Test (PPD)
TB Blood Test (IGRA)
Sputum Test
Chest X-ray
Fill in the blank: To prevent drug-resistant TB, patients must finish all _______.
medications
appointments
meals
exercises
What type of mask is required for nurse PPE when dealing with TB patients?
Surgical mask
Cloth mask
N95 mask
No mask required
What is a chronic inflammation of the airways called?
Asthma
COPD
Emphysema
Tuberculosis
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of asthma?
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Fever
Asthma triggers include allergens, cold air, exercise, illness, and _____
smoke
sunlight
carbon dioxide
oxygen
Which medication is fast-acting for asthma if having a mild attack ?
Daily steroid inhaler
Rescue inhaler (albuterol)
Bronchodilator
Oxygen
The daily steroid inhaler for asthma is used to _____ symptoms.
prevent
worsen
ignore
cause
What is COPD?
Chronic disease including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Acute infection of the lungs
Allergic reaction
Asthma
The major cause of COPD is _____
smoking
air pollution
genetic factors
allergies
Which term is associated with chronic bronchitis?
Pink puffer
Blue bloater
SOB
Wheezing
Emphysema is characterized by damaged alveoli and air trapping. The associated term is _____
Pink puffer
Blue bloater
Green wheezer
Red snorer
COPD symptoms include SOB, cough, mucus, and _____
wheezing
rash
headache
blurred vision
COPD treatments include bronchodilators, steroids, oxygen, and _____
stop smoking
increase sugar intake
reduce exercise
drink more coffee
What should you take caution with giving to COPD patients?
inhaler
Oxygen
Steriods
Blood
Classic sign of a TB symptom is ?
increased mucus
Coughing Blood
blurry vision
Chest tightness
