Practice Question
A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis to a room on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse make for the client?
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Correct Answer:
A room with air exhaust directly to the outdoor environment
Rationale:
🔷 Airborne precautions are essential for clients with active tuberculosis to prevent the spread of infectious droplets.
🔷 The negative pressure room with air exhaust directly to the outside ensures that contaminated air is not recirculated.
🔷 Clients with TB must be isolated from other clients, especially those with compromised immunity or non-infectious conditions.
🔷 Surgical masks are insufficient; N95 respirators are required, which aligns with placing the patient in a properly ventilated room.
🔷 This setup reduces nosocomial transmission, protecting staff and other clients from airborne pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4