Question

procedure for new hire tuberculosis skin test (tst)
key
start/end
decision
action
baseline tst
reaction?
negative
positive
retest in 1–3 weeks
probably has tb
reaction?
negative
positive
probably does not have tb
considered boosted reaction from past tb infection decide whether or not to treat for tb
retest at intervals based on risk category
follow up with tb treatment
follow up with tb treatment
a new hire at a medium - risk facility had a negative result on the tuberculosis skin retest. when will the next retest, if any, be required?
a. in 1–3 weeks
b. in 8–10 weeks
c. in one year
d. no retest is needed.

Explanation:

According to the flowchart, if a new - hire at a medium - risk facility has a negative result on the tuberculosis skin retest, the next step is to retest at intervals based on the risk category. For a medium - risk facility, the standard interval for retesting after a negative retest result is in one year.

Answer:

C. In one year