Precautions Flashcards
Hand Care
-washing hands before and after working with pts
-no artificial nails
-no rings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-gloves
-protective clothing
-eye protection
-mask
-mouthpiece / resuscitation bag to use during CPR
When do you need to use PPE?
when touching or anticipate contact with or splashes from blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions
Hand Hygiene
applies to either hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis
Hand Washing
washing hands with plain soap and water
Hand antisepsis
antiseptic wash or antiseptic hand rub
Surgical hand antisepsis
hand antisepsis performed pre-operatively (before surgery) by surgical personnel
Contact Precautions Involve…
-hand washing before and after
-using gown and gloves upon entrance and remove prior to exit
-use of dedicated equipment when possible
-disinfecting equipment between pts
T/F When contact precautions are in order, you should notify the receiving department of isolation status.
True
Can there be two patients in a private room with Contact Precautions?
ONLY if they have the same precautions
Droplet Precautions Involve…
-hand washing before and after
-the use of a mask and eye protection (gown, gloves may be required)
Pts with droplet precautions are in a _________ room.
private
What does the pt need if you are transporting him/her?
pt must wear a MASK when leaving the room
T/F When droplet precautions are in order, you don’t need to notify the receiving department of isolation status.
False, need to notify receiving department of isolation status
Airborne Precautions Involve…
-Hand washing before and after
-Use of mask
-Gloves and gown may be required
-Negative Pressure Room
What type of mask is needed for Airborne Precautions?
N-95* or PAPR
Can you leave a door open of a room with Airborne Precautions?
NO, door must be closed at all times.
How do you transport a pt to another area with Airborne Precautions?
Pt wears a surgical mask; although typically all therapy occurs inside the room
Airborne precautions, also need to ________ receiving department of isolation status.
Notify
Neutropenic Precautions Involve…
-hand washing before and after
-mask
-private room
What CAN’T you take into a room with Neutropenic precautions?
No Fresh flowers or raw food
Sequence to apply PPE
Wash hands
Apply:
Gown
Cap
Mask
Face shield / Goggles
Gloves
Sequence for removing PPE
Remove:
Gloves
Face shield / Goggles
Gown
Mask
Cap
Wash hands
T/F You should always treat all blood and bodily fluids as if they are potentially infectious materials.
True
