Safe, Effective Care Environment
66. When a client's family members come to visit, they would be adhering to respiratory isolation precautions when they:
Safe, Effective Care Environment
66. When a client's family members come to visit, they would be adhering to respiratory isolation precautions when they:
. Put on gowns, gloves, and masks.
. Keep the door to the client's room open.
. Wash their hands when leaving.
. Avoid contact with the client's roommate.
Test-Taking Tip
The most important action for infection control is hand washing.
Content Area: Adult Health, Infectious Disease; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Evaluation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Safe and Effective Care Environment/Safety and Infection Control/Standard/Transmission-based/Other Precautions
Safe, Effective Care Environment
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Answer 1 is incorrect because respiratory isolation guidelines do not require gowns and gloves for visitors or for staff during casual contact. Masks would be worn by the client (if alert) or by family and staff if in close contact. TB is transmitted by airborne droplets. Answer 2 is incorrect because the door should not be open to the hallway. Ventilation is important, but is handled through the facility's ventilation system. Answer 3 is correct because hand washing is the best method for reducing cross-contamination. Gowns and gloves are not always required when entering a client's room. Answer 4 is incorrect because it is not part of respiratory isolation requirements. (Usually the client will be in a private room, but the isolation precautions do not stipulate this.)