A nurse is caring for a client who requires isolation for active pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse include when creating a sign to post outside of the client's room? (Select all that apply.)

please wear a mask

please wear a gown

dispose sharps here

please wear gloves

please wash your hands

radiation inside

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

A.   Wearing a mask helps protect against the transmission of airborne particles, which is important for preventing the spread of tuberculosis.
B.   Wearing a gown can provide an additional barrier to prevent the transmission of infectious material.
C.   Disposing sharps here is not directly related to tuberculosis precautions. This statement is more relevant for a sharps disposal container.
D.   Wearing gloves is important to prevent direct contact with potentially contaminated surfaces.
E.   Hand hygiene is crucial for infection control and should be emphasized for anyone entering or exiting the room of a client in isolation.
F.   "Radiation inside" is not applicable to the isolation precautions for tuberculosis. This statement is unrelated to tuberculosis precautions and may cause confusion.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Washing the tablet off with alcohol and placing it in a clean medication may not effectively remove all potential contaminants and could alter the medication. It's safer to discard it.
B. Using the tablet's packaging to pick it up may not guarantee that the tablet is still clean or free from contamination.
C. Discarding the tablet and obtaining another dose of medication is the safest and most appropriate action. This ensures that the client receives a clean and uncontaminated dose of medication.
D. Placing the tablet directly into a medication cup without any further cleaning is not recommended, as it could introduce potential contaminants into the client's medication.

A. inguinal canal B. knee C. lower third of the tibia D. dorsal aspect of the foot

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Inguinal canal is not the correct location for assessing the posterior tibial pulse. This area is associated with the femoral pulse.
B. The knee is not the correct location for assessing the posterior tibial pulse. This area is not directly related to the posterior tibial pulse.
C. The lower third of the tibia, anterior aspect is the correct location for palpating the posterior tibial pulse. This pulse can be found on the inside of the ankle, slightly below and behind the medial malleolus.
D. Dorsal aspect of the foot is where the dorsalis pedis pulse is located, not the posterior tibial pulse.

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