Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
Which precaution is appropriate for a client with pulmonary tuberculosis?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through airborne particles containing the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Airborne precautions, including the use of specialized respiratory protection and negative pressure isolation rooms, are necessary to prevent its transmission.Incorrect choices:
Droplet precautions are not sufficient for tuberculosis as it can be transmitted through smaller airborne particles.
Contact precautions are not necessary unless there are additional skin lesions or draining wounds associated with tuberculosis.
Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, airborne precautions) are required for effective infection control.
Explanation: Pulmonary tuberculosis is primarily transmitted through airborne particles containing the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Airborne precautions, including the use of specialized respiratory protection and negative pressure isolation rooms, are necessary to prevent its transmission.
Incorrect choices:
b. Droplet precautions are not sufficient for tuberculosis as it can be transmitted through smaller airborne particles.
c. Contact precautions are not necessary unless there are additional skin lesions or draining wounds associated with tuberculosis.
d. Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, airborne precautions) are required for effective infection control.