Safety and Infection Control Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for an older adult after hip surgery and is focused on isolation rooms scenario 13. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

  1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
  2. B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
  3. C. Match ppe and room placement to airborne, droplet, or contact precautions.
  4. D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.

Correct Answer

C. Match ppe and room placement to airborne, droplet, or contact precautions.

Explanation

The priority action for isolation rooms is to match PPE and room placement to airborne, droplet, or contact precautions. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

  • Difficulty: medium
  • Domain: Safety and Infection Control
  • Objective: isolation rooms

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