A Patient Who Has Active Primary Tuberculosis Is Placed on Airborne

Multiple Choice

A patient who has active primary tuberculosis is placed on Airborne Precautions. In addition to observing Standard Precautions for this patient, the nurse expects that:

A) the patient can be in a room with a roommate, if both persons wear masks.
B) a special particulate filter mask (respirator) will be worn by anyone entering the room.
C) the patient may leave the room freely as long as the patient wears a mask at all times.
D) no mask is needed unless performing close contact nursing care.