If you are caring for a patient who is suspected of having SARS, ...

[mrsjacobs44]

If you are caring for a patient who is suspected of having SARS, at what distance from the pa-tient is it recommended to wear an effective filtration mask?
 
  a. 6 ft
  b. 10 ft
  c. 12 ft
  d. 15 ft

Question 2

Which of the following is considered the primary source of infection in the health care setting?
 
  a. Medical equipment
  b. Humans
  c. Food and water
  d. Carpet

[hramirez205]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Current HICPAC guidelines state it may be prudent to don a mask when within 6 ft of the pa-tient or upon entry into the room of a patient who is on droplet isolation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Humans (patients, personnel, or visitors) are the primary sources for infectious agents in the health care setting.

[mrsjacobs44]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[vickyvicksss]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it