MRSA in sputum with trach?

[kc1985]

I was wondering if anyone could answer this question for me. I am a nursing student and was assigned to a patient to care for the other day with MRSA in their sputum. The person was on a closed system trach I believe is what the RN called it. I am super paranoid and asked her if I need to wear a mask while in the room because I had seen 5 people *yes I counted* go in the room without one. They all did wear gloves and gown however. She said that it was not necessary because all of the sputum was being sucked into a closed container. The patient was not coughing while I was there. I am curious if this happens again should I wear a mask to be safe. I don't want to be overly paranoid but at the same time I want to be safe!!!

[April, RN, BSN, RN]

Your a RN student right ?

Then look up what MRSA is

The OP is not asking what MRSA is. She's asking a legitimate question about proper infection control because she believes she was misinformed by an experience nurse. Jeesh.