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You find a precautions sign on a door but are unsure what it requires. What should you do before entering?
- A.Ask the nurse and follow the sign's instructions before entering
- B.Enter quickly and ask questions after the care is done
- C.Assume gloves alone are enough for every precaution type
- D.Skip the visit until the sign is taken down by someone
Correct answer
A. Ask the nurse and follow the sign's instructions before entering
Why
Each precaution type has different PPE and equipment rules, so checking with the nurse first keeps care safe. Guessing or skipping care puts you, the resident, and others at risk.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Transmission-Based Precautions · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-116).