10-23-2015, 07:53 PM
cluster of three cases of nosocomial pneumonia caused by a highly resistant strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae occurs in a 13-bed intensive care unit (ICU). Each patient in the ICU is in a private, enclosed room. Which of the following infection control measures is most likely to decrease the spread of this organism to other patients in the ICU and elsewhere in the hospital?
Place infected patients in rooms with at least six air exchanges per hour
Place infected patients in rooms with negative air pressure
Place infected patients in rooms with positive air pressure
Promote thorough hand cleansing before and after medical personnel visit each patient
Require medical personnel to wear masks when visiting infected patients
Place infected patients in rooms with at least six air exchanges per hour
Place infected patients in rooms with negative air pressure
Place infected patients in rooms with positive air pressure
Promote thorough hand cleansing before and after medical personnel visit each patient
Require medical personnel to wear masks when visiting infected patients