precautions for tuberculosis TB Flashcards
1
Q
precautions for TB
A
standard/airborne
2
Q
duration of precautions for TB
A
until 3 sputum smears are negative on consecutive days or TB is ruled out
3
Q
reservoir for TB
A
airborne respiratory droplet nuclei
4
Q
nursing considerations for TB
A
N95 mask; clients wear surgical mask when transported outside of negative airflow room