NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A patient on contact precautions needs to be transported to another department. What is the nurse's priority action?
Notifying the receiving department ensures uninterrupted application of isolation precautions and prevents potential spread of infection in the new environment.
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Question: A patient on contact precautions needs to be transported to another department. What is the nurse's priority action?
Answer options:
- Ensure the patient wears a surgical mask. ✅ Notify the receiving department of the precautions.
- Clean the stretcher thoroughly after transport.
- Place a clean gown on the patient before leaving the room.
Correct answer: Notify the receiving department of the precautions.
Explanation: Notifying the receiving department ensures uninterrupted application of isolation precautions and prevents potential spread of infection in the new environment.
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