Differences Between Airborne and Droplet Precautions Include Which of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

Differences between Airborne and Droplet Precautions include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A surgical mask must be worn with Airborne Precautions.
• B) Patients on Droplet Precautions do not need to wear a surgical mask when outside their rooms.
• C) A surgical mask must be worn if working within 3 feet of a patient on Droplet Precautions.
• D) Airborne Precautions include placing the patient in a negative pressure room.
• E) A specialized respirator mask must be worn with patients on Droplet Precautions.
• F) Standard Precautions need to be used only with patients on Airborne Precautions.

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