A patient is admitted with suspected chickenpox. Which infection-control measure is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Place the patient in a negative-pressure room and use an N95 respirator
- A. Place the patient in a negative-pressure room and use an N95 respirator
- B. Place the patient in a single room and use a surgical mask only
- C. Place the patient with other coughing patients and use gloves
- D. Place the patient in a positive-pressure room and use a surgical mask
Explanation
Chickenpox requires airborne and contact precautions because the varicella-zoster virus can spread through airborne particles and direct contact with lesions. Negative pressure and a fit-tested respirator help protect staff and other patients.
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Asepsis covers the chain of infection, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, standard and transmission-based precautions, sterilisation, disinfection and safe waste disposal. The key distinction is between medical asepsis, which reduces microorganisms, and surgical asepsis, which maintains a sterile field during invasive procedures.
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