A Patient Who Has Active Primary Tuberculosis Is Placed on Airborne

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who has active primary tuberculosis is placed on Airborne Precautions. In addition to observing Standard Precautions for this patient, the nurse expects that:

• A) the patient can be in a room with a roommate, if both persons wear masks.
• B) a special particulate filter mask (respirator) will be worn by anyone entering the room.
• C) the patient may leave the room freely as long as the patient wears a mask at all times.
• D) no mask is needed unless performing close contact nursing care.

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