Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A pediatric unit managing communicable diseasesA nurse on a pediatric unit is reviewing transmission-based precautions. Which of the following communicable diseases should cause the nurse to implement contact precautions? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,B
Rationale
MRSA and VRE require contact precautions due to transmission via direct contact or contaminated surfaces. Pertussis, influenza, and Group A Streptococcus (unless skin-related) require droplet precautions.