Mantoux Testnursing Comsiderations

Question 1

What is Mantiux test?

Answer 1

It is the most reliable determinant of infection with TB

Question 2

How to prevent a false negative on a TB test?

Answer 2

Injection needs to be intradermal and NOT SQ

Question 3

What should the nurse do and teach the patient after the TB injection?

Answer 3

Circle site and patient should be instructed not to remove mark

Question 4

what do you need to do to document the site of TB test injection?

Answer 4

Draw a diagram of forearm, hand and label injection site

Question 5

what is important to have when reading a TB test?

Answer 5

Use good lighting

Question 6

When should the TB test be read?

Answer 6

Read test within 48-72 hours

Question 7

What happens if the TB test is +?

Answer 7

Once a test is positive, it will always be positive

Question 8

What does a + reaction on a TB test mean?

Answer 8

A positive reaction doesn’t mean the disease is present but indicates exposure

Question 9

How long after exposure will a TB test be positive?

Answer 9

It make take 2-12 weeks after exposure for a test to show + results.