ATI RN
RN Maternal Nursing OB Newborn 2023 2024 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following types of isolation precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Contact precautions. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A) is primarily spread through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.
Therefore, the nurse should initiate contact precautions to prevent the spread of MRSA to others. Droplet precautions (choice
A) are used for diseases transmitted via respiratory droplets, such as influenza. Protective environment (choice
C) is used for immunocompromised clients to protect them from environmental pathogens. Airborne precautions (choice
D) are for diseases transmitted via small droplet nuclei, like tuberculosis. No other choices are applicable for MRSA.
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