Infection Control · NCLEX Exam

What room requirement should a nurse verify for a patient placed into isolation for suspected airborne tuberculosis?

  1. A private room with negative-pressure airflow and 6-12 air changes per hour
  2. A private room with positive-pressure airflow to keep contaminants out
  3. A shared room is acceptable as long as everyone entering wears a mask
  4. A standard room with a window opened for natural cross-ventilation
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A private room with negative-pressure airflow and 6-12 air changes per hour

Airborne isolation needs negative pressure rooms with adequate air changes/hour to prevent spread.

Difficulty: Medium Question 5 of 30

Practice all 30 Infection Control questions

Keep practicing

More Infection Control questions