Transmission Based Precautions Flashcards
Universal/ Standard
General Infection control to protect yourself and others from germs.
Contact
Precautions taken to protect from infection spread by mostly contact.
Droplet
Precautions taken to prevent infection spread by sneezing, coughing, or talking.
Airborne
Precautions taken to protect against infection spread through particles that can stay in air and travel.
Neutropenic
types of precaution used to protect patients with weak immune systems.
Non sterile gloves surgical gown
Contact
Non sterile gloves if contact with body fluids wear extra protection goggles, surgical mask, face shield, and gown.
Standard
Surgical Mask
Droplet
Gown, non sterile gloves, and surgical mask
Neutropenic
Used for ALL patients
Standard
MRSA C Difficle Drug Resistant Organisms
Contact
Adenovirus, Pertussis, Rubella, Diphtheria, Mumps, Bacterial Meningitis
Droplet
MTV. Measles, Tuberculosis, Varicella.
Airborne.
Private Room with negative air pressure. N 95. PT wears surgical mask outside.
Droplet
Private room. Visitors are 3 feet away.
Droplet
