Question

usted va a visitar al sr. s hoy. antes de llegar, leyó en su expediente que ha sido diagnosticado con gripe. ¿qué equipo de protección personal es apropiado?

• bata, guantes y respirador con ajuste comprobado.
• bata y mascarilla quirúrgica.
• bata, guantes, y mascarilla quirúrgica.
• ninguna de las anteriores.

Explanation:

Translate and analyze the scenario

The Spanish text translates to: "You are going to visit Mr. S today. Before arriving, you read in his file that he has been diagnosed with flu (gripe). What personal protective equipment is appropriate?"

Determine the required precautions for influenza

Influenza (gripe) is transmitted primarily via respiratory droplets. Standard droplet precautions require a surgical mask (mascarilla quirúrgica) when within 3 feet of the patient. A gown (bata) and gloves (guantes) are also standard when direct contact or exposure to bodily fluids/contaminated surfaces is anticipated during a home health visit.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• Option 1: "Bata, guantes y respirador con ajuste comprobado" (Gown, gloves, and fit-tested respirator) — Incorrect, a respirator (like an N95) is for airborne precautions, not standard droplet precautions for seasonal flu.
• Option 2: "Bata y mascarilla quirúrgica" (Gown and surgical mask) — Incomplete, gloves are also standard for patient contact.
• Option 3: "Bata, guantes, y mascarilla quirúrgica" (Gown, gloves, and surgical mask) — Correct, covers standard droplet and contact precautions for a home visit to a patient with influenza.
• Option 4: "Ninguna de las anteriores" (None of the above) — Incorrect.

Answer:

• (A) Bata, guantes y respirador con ajuste comprobado.
• (B) Bata y mascarilla quirúrgica.
• (C) Bata, guantes, y mascarilla quirúrgica. (Correct answer)
• (D) Ninguna de las anteriores.