Transmission precautions Flashcards
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Meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, diphtheria, pertussis, influenza, mumps, rubella are example of
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droplet precautions
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Measles, tuberculosis, varicella, (MTV) are examples of what type of precaution measure
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Airborne - 6-12 air changes w in room per hour; respiratory protection worn when in room.
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gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin or wound infections; multi-drug resistant bacteria, hepatitis A, diphtheria, herpes simplex virus, impetigo, scabies, zoster
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Contact precautions
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A term used to describe an infection that is acquired during a hospitalization. Primary factor in prevention is hand washing
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Nosocomial
