Chapter 4 C (Diagnosis, Clinical Procedures, and Laboratory Tests)

Question 1

exudate

Answer 1

any fluid excreted out of tissue, especially fluid excreted out of an injury to the skin

Question 2

intradermal test

Answer 2

test that injects antigen or protein between layers of skin

Question 3

Mantoux test

Answer 3

Test for tuberculosis in which a small does of tuberculin is injected intradermally with a syringe

Question 4

Patch test

Answer 4

Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small does of antigen is applied to the skin of a small piece of guaze

Question 5

PPD

Answer 5

Purified protein derivative of tuberculin

Question 6

Schick Test

Answer 6

Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small amount of antigen is scratched onto the surface of the skin

Question 7

Scratch Test

Answer 7

Test for allergic sensitivity in which a small amount of antigen is scratched into the surface of the skin

Question 8

Tine test, TB time

Answer 8

Screening test for tuberculosis in which a small does of tuberculin is injected into a series of sites within a small space with a tine (instrument that punctures the surface of the skin)