ATI RN
RN-ATI-Fundamentals-of-Nursing-2023-2024 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has pharyngeal diphtheria. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Droplet precautions. Pharyngeal diphtheria is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Droplet precautions involve wearing a mask and eye protection within 3 feet of the patient to prevent the transmission of respiratory secretions. Contact precautions (
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A) are for diseases transmitted through direct contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces. Airborne precautions (
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C) are for diseases spread through tiny particles that can remain suspended in the air for long periods. Protective precautions (
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D) are not a standard precaution type.
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