Select the method of special precautions that is accurately paired with the personal protective equipment that is minimally required in order to prevent the spread of infection.
A- Contact precautions: Gowns, gloves and mask
B- Droplet precautions: Face mask
C- Airborne transmission precautions: Negative pressure room
D- Contact precautions: Gloves
Correct Response: B
The minimal personal protective equipment that is required for droplet precautions is a face mask. Contact precautions minimally require the use of gloves and gowns; and airborne transmission precautions minimally require the use of a negative pressure room, a HEPA mask, gowns and gloves.
A- Contact precautions: Gowns, gloves and mask
B- Droplet precautions: Face mask
C- Airborne transmission precautions: Negative pressure room
D- Contact precautions: Gloves
Correct Response: B
The minimal personal protective equipment that is required for droplet precautions is a face mask. Contact precautions minimally require the use of gloves and gowns; and airborne transmission precautions minimally require the use of a negative pressure room, a HEPA mask, gowns and gloves.
Labels
Nursing questions