Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Which isolation procedure should be instituted for the client admitted to rule out severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
SARS is transmitted via respiratory droplets and possibly aerosols, requiring airborne isolation (A) with a negative pressure room and N95 masks. Droplet isolation (B) is insufficient for potential aerosol transmission. Reverse isolation (C) protects immunocompromised patients, not applicable here. Strict isolation (D) is not a standard term for SARS precautions.