A child with meningococcemia is being admitted to the pediatric intensive-care unit. This child should be placed in a
1. semiprivate room.
2. private room,but not in isolation.
3. private room,in protective isolation.
4. private room,in respiratory isolation
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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