Infection controlQuestion 1170 of 1700

How can isolation precautions affect a resident?

  1. Better sleep from fewer visitors
  2. More touch from staff and family
  3. Loneliness from fewer visits by staff
  4. A smaller need for any staff care
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Correct answer: Loneliness from fewer visits by staff

Staff go in less often, so try to keep the routine normal and talk with the resident.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026