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Difficulty: EasyStandard and Transmission-Based Precautions

Match each clinical presentation with the appropriate category of infection control precautions required.

  • Active pulmonary tuberculosisAirborne Precautions
  • MRSA wound infection with excessive drainageContact Precautions
  • Seasonal influenzaDroplet Precautions
  • Routine care for an asymptomatic, uninfected clientStandard Precautions

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Active pulmonary tuberculosis pairs with Airborne Precautions. MRSA wound infection pairs with Contact Precautions. Seasonal influenza pairs with Droplet Precautions. Routine care pairs with Standard Precautions.
Each pathogen or clinical situation has a specific mechanism of transmission that dictates the appropriate tier of precautions to prevent the spread of infection within healthcare settings. Applying the correct tier is essential for patient and staff safety.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mode of transmission for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is transmitted via small airborne particles.
This determines the need for Airborne Precautions.
2
Identify the mode of transmission for MRSA in a draining wound.
MRSA is transmitted through direct or indirect physical contact.
This determines the need for Contact Precautions.
3
Identify the mode of transmission for seasonal influenza.
Influenza spreads via large respiratory droplets.
This determines the need for Droplet Precautions.
4
Determine precautions for an uninfected client.
All clients require baseline infection control measures.
Standard Precautions apply universally to all patient care activities.

Key Concept

Understanding the modes of transmission for common pathogens to apply the correct category of isolation precautions.
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Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions

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