When Is a Health Care Worker at Greatest Risk of Being

question 8

Multiple Choice

When is a health care worker at greatest risk of being exposed to tuberculosis (TB) ?

• A)during and after procedures that induce coughing in clients with TB
• B)when handling blood products of a client with HIV
• C)when caring for clients at risk for developing TB,such as clients who are HIV-positive
• D)when caring for clients who have come to the United States from other countries

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Definitions:

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Rule-breaking Behavior

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