airborne precautions

Question 1

describe airborne

Answer 1

diseases known to be transmitted by air for infectious agents that are smaller than 5mcg (5 micron)

Question 2

what is the PPE used for airborne precautions

Answer 2

mask and or N95 respirator for known or suspected TB

Question 3

what are the diseases that you would use airborne precautions for

Answer 3

TB; measles; varicella; pulmonary or laryngeal TB

Question 4

what are the nursing interventions for airborne

Answer 4

standard precautions

provide private room with monitored negative airflow ex; air exchange and air discharge through HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter

keep door closed

respiratory protection: fit tested N95 respirator
apply small surgical mask to the client if leaving room for medical necessity

Question 5

Negative pressure airflow exchange in the room of at least

Answer 5

6 to 12 exchanges per hour

Question 6

in a negative air pressure cleanroom, the air pressure in the room is
____ than the pressure outside of the room

Answer 6

lower

Question 7

how is negative air pressure in a room achieved

Answer 7

filtering air out of the room.
In most situations, air
enters through filters near the floor, and then is sucked out through
filters in the room ceiling.