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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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Which of the following fits under the description of Tuberculosis?
  1. It is not a contagious disease.
  2. It is contagious, but isn't a serious disease.
  3. It spreads by droplets from the cough of a patient and from the patients infected sputum.
  4. Requires the EMT-P to contact hazmat crews for decontamination.
Explanation
Answer: C - Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease spread from droplets from couching and from direct contact with sputum. This disease is making a dramatic comeback. The highest concern is the new drug-resistant strains of the disease that are developing. Wearing a HEPA or N-95 is recommended when you are around patients that are known to have or suspected of having this disease.
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