Infection control question fundamentals

[swansonplace]

A client is experiencing gastric pain with vomiting and diarrhea. A nurse is setting up the room. Which of the following is required until an enteric micro-organism is ruled out? (Select all that apply)

Gloves,

Gown,

Mask,

Handwashing,

Private Room

Answer: Gloves, Gown, Handwashing, Private Room

Question: Why would a private room be required? There is no contagious infection or air-borne infection.

[jlmcla]

Page 717, box 27-4, chapter 27 in Taylor's fundamentals: review room assignments carefully, place patients who may contaminate the environment in private rooms (such as a incontinent patient).

Hope this helps! :)

(I just happen to be reading it and took a break...Go figure)

[Boog'sCRRN246, RN]

Per the question, an enteric micro-organism still needs to be ruled out, so you can't say for certain that one does not exist. Plus, it's pretty uncomfortable for both parties to have to share a room with all that going on.

[kenpochic]

think of it this way. you dont know whats up yet. you didnt do the test so how can you assign a certain level or precaution. better to error on the safe side you know

[metal_m0nk, BSN, RN]

Shared rooms only have one toilet, for one thing....Ewwww.

[swansonplace]

Thanks alot. This help really makes a big difference. I am studing for my first nursing test. Lots of info.

Thank You for everything.