Flashcards in Infectious Disease 4 Deck (12)
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1
What are the precaution categories for infectious disease?
- standard precautions
- airborne precautions
- droplet precautions
- contact precautions
2
standard precautions for
all patients
3
airborne precautions for things like
TB
4
droplet precautions for
influenza
5
contact precautions for
- c-diff
- MRSA
- VRE
6
standard precautions are effective for these types of pathogens
bloodborne
7
What are standard precautions?
- gloves and hand washing with body fluid contact
- alcohol based products if hands are not visibly soiled
8
How are airborne precautions ensured?
- private negative airflow room
- door to room closed
- respiratory precautions (respiratory mask fit tested)
- restrict entry to most susceptible
- limit transport
9
What should be used when transport is necessary for a pt with airborne precautions?
surgical mask for pt
10
How are droplet precautions ensured?
- private room or with like infection
- door can be open
- mask within 3 feet
- limit transport
11
What should be used when transport is necessary for a pt with droplet precautions?
surgical mask for pt
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