Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Practice Test

According to CDC recommendations, what type of isolation precautions should be used for HIV positive patients in the MRI suite?

1. Contact

2. Droplet

3. Standard

4. Airborne

The correct answer is: Standard

HIV positive patients require Standard precautions in the MRI suite as per CDC recommendations. Standard precautions are a set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. These precautions assume that all patients may be infectious, and therefore healthcare providers must use appropriate protective measures. In the context of HIV, which is primarily transmitted through blood and certain body fluids, Standard precautions include the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks when necessary, maintaining proper hand hygiene, and safely managing equipment and waste. By following these precautions, healthcare workers minimize the risk of infection transmission in the MRI suite while ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff. Other types of precautions, such as Contact, Droplet, or Airborne precautions, are not applicable for HIV positive patients since HIV is not transmitted through casual contact, respiratory droplets, or airborne routes. Thus, Standard precautions are the comprehensive approach recommended by the CDC for caring for patients with HIV in healthcare settings.