Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 18 of 120
A client is placed on contact precautions for Clostridioides difficile. Which action is essential?
a.Use alcohol-based hand rub only
b.Wash hands with soap and water after removing gloves
c.Wear an N95 respirator when entering the room
d.Keep the client's door closed with negative pressure
Explanation
C. difficile spores are not reliably killed by alcohol, so hand washing with soap and water is required. An N95 and negative-pressure room are for airborne precautions, not contact. Gloves and gowns are also used for contact precautions.
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