During the shift report, it is noted that a newly admitted client requires airborne isolation for suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. When planning care for this client, which infection control practices must the practical nurse implement? Select all that apply.
- Keeping the door to the client's negative-pressure room closed at all times.Answer
- BRemoving the N95 respirator immediately before exiting the client's room.
- Wearing a fit-tested N95 or higher-level respirator prior to entering the client's room.Answer
- Applying a standard surgical mask on the client if transport to another department is necessary.Answer
- EAccepting an assignment to administer an initial dose of intravenous push (IVP) antibiotics for the infection.
Answer
The appropriate infection control practices are keeping the negative-pressure room door closed, wearing an N95 respirator before entering, and masking the client during necessary transport.
For a client on airborne precautions, it is essential to keep the door closed to maintain negative room pressure, wear an N95 respirator prior to entry to filter airborne particles, and place a standard surgical mask on the client during transport for source control.
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Airborne precautions require the use of a negative-pressure room with a closed door, an N95 respirator worn by staff, and a standard surgical mask worn by the client during transport.