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Ans) 19. True
Explaination:
Contact isolation precautions—used for infections, diseases, or germs that are spread by touching the patient or items in the room (examples: MRSA, VRE, diarrheal illnesses, open wounds, RSV). Healthcare workers should: Wear a gown and gloves while in the patient's room.
Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are common bacteria (germs) that have developed resistance to multiple types of antibiotics.
Methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE)
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