Answer to Question 1
ANS: A
Droplet precautions are used when known or suspected contagious diseases can be transmitted through large droplets suspended in the air. Contact precautions are used when a known or suspected contagious disease may be present and is transmitted through direct contact with the patient or indirect contact with items in the patient's environment. Airborne precautions are used when known or suspected contagious diseases can be transmitted by means of small droplets or particles that can remain suspended in the air for prolonged periods.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Contact precautions are used when a known or suspected contagious disease may be present and is transmitted through direct contact with the patient or indirect contact with items in the patient's environment. Airborne precautions are used when known or suspected contagious diseases can be transmitted by means of small droplets or particles that can remain suspended in the air for prolonged periods. Droplet precautions are used when known or suspected contagious diseases can be transmitted through large droplets suspended in the air. Protective isolation is used for patients who have compromised immune systems.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The MRI lab includes the scanning instrument and a computer statio
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Health care - patient-centered
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking nifedipine.