Infection controlQuestion 1150 of 1700
A nursing home resident may have an airborne illness. What should be done?
- Transfer the resident out right away
- Keep the resident in the room with the door open
- Take the resident to the dining room as usual
- Wait a few days and watch for changes
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Correct answer: Transfer the resident out right away
Moving the resident quickly keeps the illness from spreading to other residents.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026