Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 17 MAS 417 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Protection During Respiratory Swabs
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The idea
Collecting respiratory swabs can expose staff to infectious droplets.
In practice
When the practice's policy calls for it, wear a gown, a respirator or face mask, gloves and eye protection while collecting, and within about six feet of the patient.
Where people slip
Follow the policy for each specimen type; it may change with circulating illnesses.
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