Practice Question
A nurse manager in a newborn nursery is reviewing infection control procedures with a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the following instructions should the nurse manager include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
Place newborn bassinets at least 3 feet apart.
Rationale:
⏺️Infection control guidelines in newborn nurseries require bassinets to be placed at least 3 feet (1 meter) apart to minimize the risk of airborne droplet and contact transmission between newborns.
⏺️ This spacing reduces the risk of spreading respiratory viruses and bacteria, which can cause serious infections in neonates, whose immune systems are underdeveloped.
⏺️ Placing bassinets too close can lead to cross-contamination through coughs, sneezes, or handling by healthcare personnel moving between infants.
⏺️ While other precautions (e.g., masks for visitors with symptoms) are important, physical spacing is a foundational environmental control in the nursery.
⏺️ National and CDC guidelines specifically emphasize environmental controls and spatial separation as effective prevention strategies in neonatal care units.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal& Newborn ~NGN-2019. which contains 63 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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