Question

Rules to be observed while giving chest physiotherapy in pulmonary TB cases:
A. Position of physiotherapist does not matter while treating
B. Physiotherapist may or may not wash his/her hands after treatment
C. Physiotherapist should wash hands immediately after treating the patient
D. Accidental spilling of physio’s sputum can be ignored as the physio is working in a sanitised environment
E. Patient should not cough directly into the face of physio
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. C and E Only
• B. A, C and E Only
• C. A, C and D Only
• D. B and E Only

Hint:

TB precautions: Mask + Hand hygiene + Avoid direct exposure to sputum

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious airborne disease; therefore, strict infection control precautions must be followed during chest physiotherapy.

Step 1: Evaluate hygiene practices.

• Hand hygiene is mandatory after patient contact Thus: \[ C: Correct \]

Step 2: Evaluate patient safety behavior.

• Patient must avoid coughing directly toward healthcare provider to reduce droplet spread Thus: \[ E: Correct \]

Step 3: Evaluate incorrect statements.

• A: Position matters for safety and effectiveness
• B: Hand washing is compulsory, not optional
• D: Sputum is infectious and must never be ignored

Step 4: Final conclusion.
\[ \boxed{\text{Correct answer = Option (1)}} \]