Tuesday, September 8, 2009

question of the week

for the week of 09.08.09

A client is diagnosed with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus pneumonia (MRSA). What type of isolation is appropriate for this client?

1. "Reverse"
2. "Airborne"
3. "Standard precautions"
4. "Contact"

1 comment:

a.ha said...

The correct answer is number: 4

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