Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis ( 35 Questions)
Correct. Isolation in a negative-pressure room is the standard precaution for preventing the transmission of TB in healthcare settings, as it helps contain airborne pathogens.
Incorrect. While handwashing is important for general infection control, it is not the primary measure for preventing TB transmission.
Incorrect. Wearing a surgical mask at all times is not sufficient to prevent TB transmission, especially in a healthcare setting.
Incorrect. Avoiding close contact with the client is not a practical measure for healthcare professionals providing care to TB patients. Proper isolation measures are more effective.
A) Correct. Isolation in a negative-pressure room is the standard precaution for preventing the transmission of TB in healthcare settings, as it helps contain airborne pathogens.
B) Incorrect. While handwashing is important for general infection control, it is not the primary measure for preventing TB transmission.
C) Incorrect. Wearing a surgical mask at all times is not sufficient to prevent TB transmission, especially in a healthcare setting.
D) Incorrect. Avoiding close contact with the client is not a practical measure for healthcare professionals providing care to TB patients. Proper isolation measures are more effective.