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Alainaaa8

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The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client diagnosed with varicella. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use when entering the client's room?
 
  1. Face shield with mask and gown
  2. Gloves and gown
  3. A high-efficiency particulate air filter mask
  4. Surgical mask

Question 2

A client diagnosed with tuberculosis is scheduled for a chest x-ray to be completed in the radiology department. Which of the following devices should be utilized when transporting this client?
 
  1. Face shield with mask and gown
  2. N-95 mask
  3. Surgical mask
  4. Patient does not need to wear a device



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Answer to Question 1

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A high-efficiency particulate air filter mask is required personal protective equipment for the care of a client with varicella. A mask may be worn for clients on droplet precautions, and the gown and gloves are for a client on contact precautions.

Answer to Question 2

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For a client diagnosed with tuberculosis, transport out of the room should only be done when absolutely necessary and the client should wear a surgical mask during transport. A face shield, gown, or N-95 mask are not needed to transport this client.



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