You Are Working in a Large County Hospital and Have

question 1

Multiple Choice

You are working in a large county hospital and have to see patients all over the facility. You had a summer cold last week and still have a bit of a cough. Which of the following would be acceptable practice as you walk through the hospital on your way to see your next patient?

• A) Cough into your sleeve or elbow if you don't have a tissue.
• B) If you have a tissue, cough into it and place it in your laboratory coat pocket.
• C) Make sure that you maintain a distance of at least 2 ft between yourself and others.
• D) Don a clean gown.

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