PANCE Exam Practice Questions: Quiz 121 January 24, 2016 By Aamir Khan Leave a Comment A screening tuberculin skin test (PPD) is placed on a hospital orderly. Two days later, an area of 10-mm induration is noted. The last PPD, placed 18 months ago, was negative. Which of the following statements is true concerning this patient? A. The patient has latent tuberculosis. B. The patient is infectious. C. Pharmacotherapy is not needed. D. The patient should be in respiratory isolation Δ
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