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A.​ Standard precautions B.​ Contact precautions C.​ Droplet precautions D.​ Airborne precautions

Correct Response : D Explanation : When dealing with hospitalized clients infected with Covid-19, airborne precautions are essential to prevent the virus's spread, as it can be transmitted through talking, breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Precautionary measures include thorough handwashing, wearing a properly fitted N95 mask or a higher-level respirator, using gowns, gloves, and eye protection, and maintaining a closed door with negative pressure in the room. In contrast, standard precautions , which serve as the minimum infection prevention requirements, are insufficient protection against airborne Covid-19. Unlike an N95 respirator used in airborne precautions, a surgical mask used in standard precautions doesn't block the smaller-sized Covid-19 virus. Contact precautions , involving gowns and gloves, protect against pathogens transmitted through touch but don't guard against airborne Covid-19 transmission. Droplets are relatively larger particles compared to the smaller particles associated with the Covid-19 virus. Airborne-transmitted infections differ from those transmitted by droplets because airborne particles are smaller, linger in the air for longer periods, and travel more extensive distances. (See Transmission-Based Precautions ) 10. Select the term that is most completely and accurately paired with its definition: A.​ A physical restraint: A physical restraint is a manufactured device that is used, when necessary, to prevent falls. B.​ A physical restraint: A physical restraint is any mechanical device, material, or equipment attached to or adjacent to the resident’s body that the individual cannot remove easily which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one’s body. C.​ A chemical restraint: A chemical restraint is a drug used for sedation to prevent falls. D.​ A chemical restraint: A chemical restraint is a drug used for discipline or convenience and not required to treat medical symptoms. Correct Response : D Explanation : According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a chemical restraint refers to a medication used for control or convenience and not necessary to treat medical symptoms. On the other hand, a comprehensive and precise definition of a physical restraint includes any manual technique or physical/mechanical apparatus, material, or equipment affixed to or in close proximity to the resident's body, making it difficult for the individual to remove and consequently limiting their freedom of movement or normal access to their body. This definition excludes safety devices routinely used for specific procedures, based on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (See Restraints )

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