Ati lpn level 3 med surg resp test
Ati lpn level 3 med surg resp test ( 14 Questions)
A nurse is assisting with planning interventions for an influenza outbreak in a long-term care facility. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Provide prophylactic antibiotics for clients who have been exposed to influenza: Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like influenza. Antiviral medications may be used for prophylaxis in exposed individuals.
Assign health care personnel to non-direct care activities for 24 hr after developing influenza symptoms: Healthcare personnel should not provide care while symptomatic. The recommended restriction period is typically longer than 24 hours.
Place restrictions on visitation. During an influenza outbreak, limiting visitation can reduce the spread of infection, especially in vulnerable populations like those in long-term care facilities.
Implement airborne precautions for clients who have influenza: Influenza is spread through droplets, not airborne particles. Droplet precautions are appropriate.
A. Provide prophylactic antibiotics for clients who have been exposed to influenza: Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like influenza. Antiviral medications may be used for prophylaxis in exposed individuals.
B. Assign health care personnel to non-direct care activities for 24 hr after developing influenza symptoms: Healthcare personnel should not provide care while symptomatic. The recommended restriction period is typically longer than 24 hours.
C. Place restrictions on visitation. During an influenza outbreak, limiting visitation can reduce the spread of infection, especially in vulnerable populations like those in long-term care facilities.
D. Implement airborne precautions for clients who have influenza: Influenza is spread through droplets, not airborne particles. Droplet precautions are appropriate.