Infection Control · single question
A patient with active tuberculosis needs urgent care. The appropriate precaution is:
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Correct answer: B. Isolation in an appropriate room with an N95 respirator (airborne precautions)
- A. A surgical mask doesn't protect against airborne TB particles.
- B. Correct. TB requires airborne precautions: an appropriate isolation room and N95 respirator for the provider.
- C. Standard precautions alone are inadequate for airborne TB.
- D. Urgent care can be provided with proper airborne precautions.
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