Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

If a patient presents with fatigue, night sweats, cough, mid to lower lung nodular infiltrates, and a 12-pound weight loss; what test is recommended?
  1. Cardiac stress test
  2. Continuous ECG monitor
  3. Mantoux skin test
  4. Allergy skin test
Explanation
Answer: C - A Mantoux skin test (TB test) is an appropriate test to recommend for a patient presenting with fatigue, cough, night sweats, cough, mid to lower lung nodular infiltrates and 12-pound weight loss.
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