Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Full-length
Which of the following diagnoses require droplet precautions?
Correct answer
B, C, D
Rationale
Rubella (B), streptococcal pharyngitis (C), and scarlet fever (D) are transmitted via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions. Varicella (A) requires airborne precautions, while Shigella (E) and hepatitis A (F) are transmitted fecally-orally, requiring contact precautions.