Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
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Correct Answer:
Use a designated stethoscope when caring for the toddler.
Rationale:
🟢 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is transmitted via direct contact with contaminated surfaces or respiratory secretions, not through airborne particles.
🟢 The nurse should implement contact precautions, which include wearing gown and gloves and using dedicated patient care equipment like a stethoscope and thermometer.
🟢 This prevents cross-contamination and the spread of RSV to other vulnerable pediatric patients.
🟢 The nurse should also follow standard droplet precautions (mask if within 3 feet), but N95 masks and negative pressure rooms are not required unless there's aerosol-generating procedures involved.
🟢 Gowns must be removed before exiting the room to prevent spreading pathogens outside the isolation area.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 4