A resident in Contact Precautions asks why everyone wears gowns in her room. What is the best simple answer?

• A.The gown is worn because her room is kept colder than others
• B.The gown keeps germs on skin and surfaces from spreading to others
• C.Staff wear gowns so their uniforms stay looking newer
• D.It is a rule that has nothing to do with her condition

Why

Contact Precautions gowns block germs picked up from the resident and room surfaces from being carried out. It is directly related to preventing spread, not temperature or uniforms.

Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Transmission-Based Precautions · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-121).

Practice this domain as a full test

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