What disease processes require airborne precautions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Measles
b. Varicella
c. Pertussis
d. Meningitis
e. Tuberculosis
ANS: A, B, E
In addition to Standard Precautions, use airborne precautions for patients known or suspected to have serious illnesses transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei. Examples of such illnesses include measles, varicella (including disseminated zoster), and tuberculosis. Pertussis and meningitis require droplet precautions.
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