You perform a series of pulmonary function tests on a patient with a potentially infectious disease carried via the airborne route. Which of the following infection-control procedures should you implement?
1) Wear a respirator or close-fitting surgical mask.
2) Dispose of, sterilize, or disinfect the tubing circuit after testing.
3) Clean the interior surface of the spirometer before the next test.
A)1 only
B)1 and 2 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1, 2, and 3

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Wearing a respirator or close-fitting surgical mask is necessary to protect the healthcare worker from any potential airborne infection. Disposing of or sterilizing/disinfecting the tubing circuit after testing can prevent the spread of the disease. Cleaning the interior surface of the spirometer is not necessary because the patient does not come into direct contact with the interior surface.

You Perform a Series of Pulmonary Function Tests on a Patient