NCLEX-PN® ExaminationSafety and Infection ControlMedium
An LPN is caring for a client who has been placed on airborne precautions. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the LPN to wear when entering the client's room?
- AN95 respirator, gloves, and gown.
- BStandard surgical mask and gloves.
- CN95 respirator and gown.
- DN95 respirator and surgical mask.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. N95 respirator, gloves, and gown.
Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator to filter small airborne particles. Gloves and a gown are also essential to prevent contact transmission, as airborne diseases can also be transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces or body fluids.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. A standard surgical mask does not filter airborne particles effectively.
- C. A gown is necessary, but gloves are also crucial for contact prevention.
- D. Wearing both an N95 and a surgical mask is redundant for airborne protection and gloves/gown are missing.
Airborne Precautions PPE
Specific personal protective equipment required when caring for clients with diseases transmitted by small airborne droplets.
- N95 or higher-level respirator is mandatory.
- Gloves and gown are typically used for all direct patient care.
- Private room with negative-pressure airflow is also required.
Memory trick: Don't Let Germs Fly, Droplet, Contact, or Air HIGH!