{"id":738,"date":"2021-07-14T02:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T02:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=738"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:51:47","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Pertussis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#A_Droplet\" >A. Droplet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#Ready_to_put_your_nursing_knowledge_to_the_test\" >Ready to put your nursing knowledge to the test?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#B_Contact\" >B. Contact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#C_Airborne\" >C. Airborne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#D_Standard\" >D. Standard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-pertussis\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#main-takeaway\">Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#incorrect-answer\">Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#references\">References<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on a toddler with a diagnosis of pertussis. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A one-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of pertussis. Which type of transmission-based precautions should the nurse put in place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Droplet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Airborne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses Learn by Osmosis.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGJCkPfFypA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><em><strong>\u2192 Reinforce your understanding with more self-assessment items on Osmosis<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em><\/u><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Droplet\"><\/span>A. Droplet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;Droplet precautions are one type of transmission-based precautions. Droplet precautions are used for clients with known or suspected infections that are transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking.&nbsp;Pertussis (whooping cough)&nbsp;is caused by the bacterium&nbsp;Bordetella pertussis&nbsp;and is spread through respiratory droplets. The bacteria attach to the cilia of the respiratory epithelial cells, produce toxins that paralyze the cilia, and cause inflammation of the respiratory tract, which interferes with the clearing of pulmonary secretions. Droplet precautions include placing the client in a single room, donning a mask, and limiting the transport of the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pertussis (whooping cough) - an Osmosis preview\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6KqF4QtVfAs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_put_your_nursing_knowledge_to_the_test\"><\/span><em>Ready to put your nursing knowledge to the test?<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-smarter-prep-better-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCLEX\u00ae Question of the Day: Smarter Prep, Better Results<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;page to practice with NCLEX-style questions and boost your confidence before exam day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-takeaway\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse should institute standard precautions in addition to the appropriate transmission-based precautions when required to prevent the transmission of pathogens.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Bordetella_pertussis_(PertussisWhooping_cough)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pertussis<\/a>&nbsp;(whooping cough) is spread via respiratory droplets, so the nurse should institute droplet precautions when caring for a client with pertussis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"incorrect-answer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Contact\"><\/span>B. Contact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;Contact precautions are one type of transmission-based precaution. Contact precautions are used for clients with known or suspected infections that are transmitted by contact. In pertussis, contact is not the primary mode of transmission. Contact precautions include using personal protective equipment (PPE) of gown and gloves, limiting transport of the client, using disposable or dedicated equipment like blood pressure cuffs, and frequently cleaning and disinfecting the rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"airbone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Airborne\"><\/span>C. Airborne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Airborne precautions are one type of transmission-based precaution. Airborne precautions are used for organisms transferred through the air, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Measles_virus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">measles<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Mycobacterium_tuberculosis_(Tuberculosis)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tuberculosis<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Varicella_zoster_virus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chickenpox<\/a>. In pertussis, this is not the primary mode of transmission. Airborne precautions include using an airborne isolation room or placing a mask on the client and keeping the door closed, restricting susceptible healthcare team members from entering the room, using an N95 respirator or higher, and limiting the transport of the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"standard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Standard\"><\/span>D. Standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;Standard precautions are used for all clients and include hand hygiene as well as any required personal protective equipment (PPE), like gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, or face shield, to protect the nurse from being exposed to the client\u2019s blood and body fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infectioncontrol\/basics\/transmission-based-precautions.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/infectioncontrol\/basics\/transmission-based-precautions.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/31.png?w=700\" alt=\"Osmosis sign up ad\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/31.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/31.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NCLEX-RN\u00ae and NCLEX-PN\u00ae are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc (NCSBN\u00ae). 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