The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing room assignments and infection control protocols for clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which action by the PN demonstrates the correct application of transmission-based precautions?
- Cohorting two clients with confirmed influenza A in the same room and wearing a standard surgical mask when providing direct care.Cevap
- BRemoving the gown and gloves, utilizing an alcohol-based hand rub, and then exiting the private room of a client with a confirmed norovirus infection.
- CRemoving the N95 respirator inside the airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) after disposing of the gown and gloves when caring for a client with rubeola.
- DInstructing the assistive personnel (AP) to don an N95 respirator, gown, and gloves prior to entering the room to feed a client with bacterial meningitis.
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Cohorting two clients with confirmed influenza A in the same room and wearing a standard surgical mask when providing direct care.
The correct answer identifies that influenza A requires droplet precautions. According to standard infection control protocols, a standard surgical mask is required when providing care within 3 feet of the client. Furthermore, cohorting (placing clients with the exact same confirmed active infection in the same room) is a safe and accepted practice when private rooms are at capacity.
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Transmission-Based Precautions and Cohorting