A Nurse's Mantoux Test Is Positive for Exposure to Tuberculosis

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse's Mantoux test is positive for exposure to tuberculosis.Which of the following conclusions should be drawn by the nurse?

• A) The nurse has been exposed to tuberculosis.
• B) The nurse has tuberculosis.
• C) The positive test result probably is due to a problem in the testing process.
• D) The test is inaccurate and needs to be repeated.

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Definitions:

Sternberg Triarchic Abilities

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale

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Successful Intelligence

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Robert Sternberg

An American psychologist and psychometrician known for his theory on intelligence and creativity, as well as Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love.