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krzymel

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The nurse includes in the discharge instructions to parents of a child with atopic dermatitis that this child should not be exposed to adults who:
 
  a. Smoke
  b. Own cats
  c. Have cold sores
  d. Are asthmatic

Question 2

A 17-year-old boy is admitted with meningitis and for treatment of dehydration. The patient needs to be placed on droplet precautions. Which of the following interventions should be taken for droplet precautions?
 
  1. Anyone entering the room must wear gloves and a gown.
   2. The patient needs to be placed in a negative pressure room.
   3. Anyone entering the room needs to wear a respirator mask upon entering.
   4. The patient must wear a mask when being transported outside of the room.


vboyd24

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Herpes simplex virus is of particular concern for children with atopic dermatitis. Exposure to persons with cold sores should be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Gloves and a gown are required for contact precautions.
2. A negative pressure room is required for those on airborne precautions.
3. Respirator masks are required for some airborne illnesses.
4. Droplet precautions prevent the spread of diseases by close respiratory contact or respiratory secretions. Those in close contact with the patient must wear a mask. The patient must wear a mask when being transported outside of the room. A negative pressure room is required for those on airborne precautions. Respirator masks are required for some airborne illnesses. Gloves and gown are required for contact precautions.


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