Infection Control · single question
A newly hired dental staff member previously worked at a homeless shelter. Pre-employment health screening should specifically include testing for:
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Correct answer: A. Tuberculosis (TB)
- A. Correct. Working in a homeless shelter is a recognized TB exposure risk; baseline TB screening (e.g., TST/IGRA) is indicated for such healthcare personnel.
- B. Hepatitis A screening is not the priority associated with shelter exposure.
- C. Influenza vaccination is recommended yearly but is not the specific exposure concern here.
- D. Strep pharyngitis is not a pre-employment screening concern.
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