DOT Post Test
1. DOT requires that I watch the patient swallow his pills. T F
2. Many patients have a stomach ache after taking TB medication. T F
I should ignore this.
3. I need a fit test to find out which N95 mask fits me correctly. T F
4. What are the 6 main tasks of a DOT worker?
______
______
5. It’s okay to deliver DOT in a park. T F
6. If the patient needs to work, you can leave the pills T F
with his wife.
7. What should you wear when visiting an infectious patient? ______
What should the patient wear? ______
8. Most people with TB are infectious their whole treatment. T F
9. Your patient says his urine is dark brown. What should you do?
______.
10. When visiting an infectious patient, put the N95 mask on in your car. T F
11. You go up to the patient’s house. Before you open the gate, a crazy looking dog
jumps on the fence and starts barking. What should you do?
______.
I have taken and completed this training on DOT Essentials and passed the post test
with a score of 81% or better.
______
DOT worker signature/date RN signature/date
ANSWERS
DOT Post Test
RN, review with the DOT worker
If worker misses 2 or more questions, review the results and have them take it again
1. DOT requires that I watch the patient swallow his pills. T F
2. Many patients have a stomach ache after taking TB medication. T F
I should ignore this.
Could indicate liver failure. Do not give medications, check with RN or MD.
3. I need a fit test to find out which N95 mask fits me correctly. T F
4. What are the 6 main tasks of a DOT worker?
1. Verify medication is given to correct person
2. Deliver medication
3. Check for side effects
4. Verify correct medication is given
5. Watch patient take pills
6. Document the visit
5. It’s okay to deliver DOT in a park. T F
6. If the patient needs to work, you can leave the pills with his wife T F
7. What should you wear when visiting an infectious patient? N95 mask
What should the patient wear? surgical mask
8. Most people with TB are infectious their whole treatment. T F
9. Your patient says his urine is dark brown. What should you do?
Do not give medication. Call RN or MD.
10. When visiting an infectious patient, put the N95 mask on in your car. T F
It’s important to be discrete. Put on the mask immediately prior to entering the home.
11. You go up to the patient’s house. Before you open the gate, a crazy looking dog
jumps on the fence and starts barking. What should you do?
If you feel comfortable doing so, call the patient and ask them to put away the dog.
If you don’t feel comfortable doing this, call the RN for help.