Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
Which type of transmission-based precaution is used for a client with influenza?
Airborne precautions are not necessary for influenza, as it is primarily transmitted through larger respiratory droplets rather than small airborne particles.
Influenza is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Droplet precautions, including the use of masks and maintaining a safe distance, are necessary to prevent its spread.Incorrect choices:
Contact precautions are not required for influenza unless the client has additional conditions or infections that warrant contact precautions.
Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, droplet precautions) are required for effective infection control.
b. Droplet precautions Explanation: Influenza is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Droplet precautions, including the use of masks and maintaining a safe distance, are necessary to prevent its spread.
Incorrect choices:
a. Airborne precautions are not necessary for influenza, as it is primarily transmitted through larger respiratory droplets rather than small airborne particles.
c. Contact precautions are not required for influenza unless the client has additional conditions or infections that warrant contact precautions.
d. Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, droplet precautions) are required for effective infection control.