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Unit Introduction

Question 4 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

Transmission-based precautions are followed

Answer
A
when a patient is known to have a particular infectious disease.
B
with every patient to protect against possible infectious agents.
C
to identify diseases that can be transmitted.
D
to track the passing of an infectious disease.

Explanation

Transmission-based precautions are used when a patient is known or suspected to have an infection that can spread in a particular way, such as through contact, droplets, or the air. They are added to standard precautions, which are used with every patient. Therefore, choice A is correct; choice B describes standard precautions.

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