Which work restrictions are indicated for dental staff exposed to TB?
A. Restrict from all pediatric contact
B. Restrict from high risk patient contact
C. Exclude from duty until proven non-infectious
D. No restriction; standard precautions must be followed
Answer (2)
Dental staff exposed to TB should be excluded from duty until they are proven non-infectious to prevent the risk of transmitting the disease. While standard precautions are essential, TB requires stricter measures. Therefore, proper protocols must be in place to protect patients and staff. ;
Dental staff exposed to TB should be excluded from duty until proven non-infectious to prevent the spread of the disease. Standard precautions are not sufficient alone due to the airborne nature of TB. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.
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