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A resident on Droplet Precautions must go to an X-ray appointment. What should happen?
- A.The resident wears gloves so the wheelchair stays clean
- B.The resident wears a surgical mask during transport
- C.Transport is cancelled until precautions end completely
- D.Staff carry the resident so no surfaces are touched
Correct answer
B. The resident wears a surgical mask during transport
Why
A mask on the resident contains droplets at the source during transport. Gloves on the resident do not contain coughs, and needed appointments are not cancelled for precautions.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Transmission-Based Precautions · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-118).