Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to feed a client with meningococcal pneumonia for whom droplet precautions have been implemented. The UAP requests a change in assignment, reporting they have not yet been fitted for a N95 respirator mask. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Meningococcal pneumonia requires droplet precautions, which involve wearing a standard surgical mask when within 3-6 feet of the client. An N95 respirator is required for airborne precautions (e.g., tuberculosis, measles), not droplet precautions. Therefore, the UAP can safely care for the client with a standard mask, and no reassignment or special fitting is needed.