When a patient in respiratory isolation is to be transported to ...

[TVarnum]

When a patient in respiratory isolation is to be transported to the radiology department, the nurse should:
 
  a. cover the patient with a sheet.
  b. take the patient down the service elevator.
  c. apply a mask to the patient.
  d. call x-ray to come and get the patient.

Question 2

The nurse should clean the nares of patients who have a nasogastric tube or are receiving oxygen by nasal cannula at least every:
 
  a. 2 hours.
  b. 6 hours.
  c. 8 hours.
  d. 10 hours.

[nathang24]

Answer to Question 1

C
If a patient requiring respiratory isolation must be transported to another area, the patient must don a mask.

Answer to Question 2

C
When receiving oxygen by a nasal cannula or when a nasogastric tube is in place, the nurse should cleanse the nares every 8 hours.