A child with meningococcemia is being admitted to the pediatric intensive-care unit. Which room assignment is the most appropriate for this child?
1. Semiprivate room
2. Private room, but not in isolation
3. Private room, in protective isolation
4. Private room, in respiratory isolation
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Meningococcemia follows an infection with Neisseria meningitidis. N. meningitidis is transmitted through airborne droplets; thus, the child should be placed in a private room in respiratory isolation. A private room with protective isolation (child is essentially kept in a "bubble") would not be appropriate.
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