Section: NCLEX

38) A 25-year-old man is being treated for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations?

1. A housekeeper cleans up spilled blood with a bleach solution.
2. A nursing student takes the patient’s blood pressure wearing a mask and gloves.
3. A technician wears gloves to perform a venipuncture.
4. A nurse attendant allows visitors to enter his room without masks.

The mask and gloves are necessary only when possibility of contact with blood and body fluids. When taking a BP, there is very low risk for contact with blood and body fluids. Behavior insensitivity to a patient’s feelings, does not promote trust.