1. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 1 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Study Guide

2. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 2 Epidemiology Is TB on the increase or decrease in the US? What US populations have the highest number of reported cases per year?

3. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 3 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) What is TB? What other areas of the body can be affected by this bacteria?

4. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 4 TB Growth What happens after the bacteria have entered the body?

5. 5 5 Lung Anatomy 3 4 Source: CDC 1

6. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 6 Incubation What is the usual incubation period? What does a positive skin test mean? How contagious is a person who is showing symptoms?

7. 7 PPD Testing Source: CDC

8. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 8 Testing Name the types of testing for TB:

9. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 9 Transmission How is it transmitted?

10. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 10........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ TB Active Person Transmitting Droplets Inhalation of Droplets Cough-Sneeze-Talking

11. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 11 Particles What are these particles called? What is the size of the particles?

12. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 12 Respirator What is a respirator? Who has to approve the respirator, and what efficiency should it be?

13. 13 Respirator

14. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 14 AFB Isolation What does AFB stand for? What are the requirements of an AFB isolation room?

15. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 15 Filters Describe a HEPA filter, and state its use-

16. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 16 Settings at Risk What type of setting have a higher risk for TB?

17. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 17 What are your risks? a. b. c. d. e.

18. Ferris State University & Michigan Department of Career Development 18