REVERSE Isolation/Precaution types

Question 8

Reversed

Prevent transmission of *suspected* infection in a patient

Answer 8

Precautionary isolation

Question 9

Reversed

Prevent transmission of highly contagious infections

Answer 9

Strict isolation

Question 10

Reversed

Protect immunocompromised patients

Answer 10

Reverse isolation

Question 11

Reversed

Prevent transmission of airborne infections

Answer 11

Respiratory isolation

Question 12

Reversed

Initiated when patient has condition transmitted by direct contact with a person or items in patient’s environment

Answer 12

Contact precautions

Question 13

Reversed

Initiated when patient has condition transmitted by large particle droplets of sputum or mucus

Answer 13

Droplet precautions

Question 14

Reversed

Initiated when patient has condition transmitted by both droplet and contact.

Answer 14

Droplet/Contact precautions

Question 15

Reversed

Initiated when patient has condition transmitted through the air

Answer 15

Airborne precautions