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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) ( 58 Questions)
Which type of transmission-based precaution is used for a client with a diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection?
Airborne precautions are used for diseases that are transmitted through small airborne particles.
Droplet precautions are used for diseases that are transmitted through large droplets produced by an infected individual.
Contact precautions are used for clients with infections that can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with the client or their environment. Clostridium difficile infection is primarily transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces, requiring the use of gloves and gowns.
Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, contact precautions) are necessary for effective infection control.
Explanation: Contact precautions are used for clients with infections that can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact with the client or their environment. Clostridium difficile infection is primarily transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces, requiring the use of gloves and gowns.
Incorrect choices: a. Airborne precautions are used for diseases that are transmitted through small airborne particles.
b. Droplet precautions are used for diseases that are transmitted through large droplets produced by an infected individual.
d. Standard precautions should always be followed, but additional precautions specific to the mode of transmission (in this case, contact precautions) are necessary for effective infection control.