Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who requires isolation for active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection? (Select all that apply.)
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Correct Answer:
Place a surgical mask on the client when being transported through the facility.
Rationale:
Place a surgical mask on the client when being transported through the facility.
◈ Pulmonary tuberculosis is airborne, and the client should wear a surgical mask to prevent spreading respiratory droplets while being transported.
◈ The surgical mask reduces exposure to others during movement outside the room.
◈ Transport should be kept to a minimum to avoid unnecessary exposure to the infectious air.
Don a HEPA/N95 mask before entering the room to perform patient care.
➥ Nurses should wear a HEPA/N95 mask to protect themselves from airborne particles containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
➥ N95 masks are designed to filter out the small droplets that carry tuberculosis bacteria.
➥ Standard surgical masks are not sufficient for protecting from airborne tuberculosis transmission.
Keep the door to the client's room closed.
✳️ Airborne precautions require that the client be placed in a negative pressure room with the door closed to contain and filter the air inside.
✳️Keeping the door closed helps limit exposure to others and maintain a controlled environment for infection prevention.
✳️ Ventilation in the room is important to reduce airborne transmission.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
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