ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep

Category - Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice Test

In developing the care plan for a client with pulmonary mycobacterium tuberculosis, what primary precaution should be included?
  1. Contact skin precautions
  2. Use of special mask to avoid inhaling infected airborne droplets
  3. Avoidance of blood contamination
  4. Containment of draining wounds
Explanation
Answer - B - Use of special mask to avoid inhaling infected airborne droplets. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets so use of a properly fitted particulate filter mask is indicated to prevent its spread. The other options do not represent methods of preventing airborne transmission.
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