EXERCISES, LESSON 5
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response
that best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing
the answer in the space provided at the end of the exercise. After you have completed
all of these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the end of the lesson and
check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly, reread the material
referenced with the solution.
1. The purpose of isolating a patient from other patients is to:
a. Help prevent the spread of communicable disease.
b. Control irrational outbursts on the part of the patient.
c. Reduce the risk of psychological reactions on the part of fellow patients.
d. Punish the patient.
2. Which of the following is a proper isolation technique?
a. There should not be an anteroom between the isolation room and the hall.
b. Ventilation of air within the room should be kept to under three air changes per
24-hour period.
c. The use of portable commodes is preferred over private toilet facilities adjoining
the isolation room.
d. Window fans can be used to help control airflow in isolation rooms with
inadequate ventilation.
3. In which of the following situations would you probably wear a sterile gown rather
than a regular freshly laundered gown?
a. Caring for a person in protective isolation.
b. Caring for a person in respiratory isolation.
c. Caring for a person in strict isolation.
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