Which Child Requires a Mantoux Test

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which child requires a Mantoux test?

• A) The child who has episodes of nighttime wheezing and coughing
• B) The child who has a history of allergic rhinitis
• C) The child whose babysitter has received a tuberculosis diagnosis
• D) The premature infant who is being treated for apnea of infancy

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

Behavior modification is the use of empirical and methodical techniques to change behavior, typically using reinforcement or punishment.

Progressive Relaxation

A method of reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body sequentially, promoting physical and mental relaxation.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Operant Conditioning

An educational process that controls the potency of an action through the deliverance of rewards or the administration of punishments.