Which illness is the clearest example of a condition needing Airborne Precautions?

• A.Tuberculosis, which spreads in tiny particles that stay in the air
• B.A skin infection that spreads by touching contaminated items
• C.A stomach illness that spreads through shared bathroom surfaces
• D.A cold that spreads in large droplets over a short distance

Why

Tuberculosis travels in tiny airborne particles that linger, requiring airborne controls. Skin and stomach illnesses spread mainly by contact, and colds spread mainly by larger droplets.

Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Transmission-Based Precautions · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-119).

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More PPE & Transmission-Based Precautions questions

• You are about to empty a bedpan and expect splashing. Which PPE should you wear?
• A sign on Mr. Ortiz's door says Contact Precautions for MRSA. What should you wear for routine care in his room?
• A resident is on Droplet Precautions for influenza. What protects you during close care?
• A resident on Airborne Precautions for tuberculosis is kept in a special room. What is true about that room?
• When removing PPE after care, which item is removed first?