A Client Is Admitted to an Isolation Room in a Hospital

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted to an isolation room in a hospital for an identified case of smallpox. Besides airborne precautions, which additional safeguard do the healthcare personnel need to strictly follow?

• A) Guidelines for indirect transmission
• B) Proper fit and care of respiratory protection
• C) Process for performing effective hand hygiene
• D) Vaccinated seven days prior to providing care

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Definitions:

Infection Control

Refers to policies and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infections, especially in healthcare environments.

Pruritic Vesicular Eruptions

Skin outbreaks characterized by small, fluid-filled blisters that cause severe itching.

Malaise

A feeling of discomfort or uneasiness.

Chicken Pox

A contagious viral disease characterized by an itchy rash and red spots or blisters all over the body.