Transmission-Based Precautions

Question 1

Which diseases are airborne?

Answer 1

M Measles (Rubeola)
T Tuberculosis
V Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox & Shingles)

Question 2

Which protective precautions are required for a patient with airborne disease?

Answer 2

gloves
N95
private room
negative airflow (at least 6-12 exchanges/hour via HEPA filtration

Question 3

Which diseases are droplet precautions?

Answer 3

My Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Perfect Pertussis
Mum Mumps
Flu Influenza
a
Dozen Diphtheria
Strong Streptococcus
Men Meningitis
on
a
Plane Plague (Pneumonic)
to
Germany German Measles (Rubella)
to
Add Adenovirus
a
Rhino Rhinovirus

Question 4

Which protective precautions are required for a patient with a droplet disease?

Answer 4

gown
mask
goggles/face shield
gloves
private or cohort room

Question 5

Which diseases are contact precautions?

Answer 5

MRSA
Clostridium difficile
Shigella
VRE
Herpes simplex
Scabies
Varicella Zoster

Question 6

Which protective precautions are required for a patient under contact precaution?

Answer 6

gown
gloves
private or cohort room

Question 7

Which bodily fluids are considered contagious?

Answer 7

All except sweat

Question 8

When should you perform hand hygiene?

Answer 8

before direct contact with patients
between patient contacts
after contact with bodily fluids or equipment or articles contaminated by them
immediately after removing gloves

Question 9

When hands ARE soiled or contaminated with bodily fluids, how should you wash them?

Answer 9

with nonantimicrobial soap or antimicrobial soap and water

Question 10

When hands are NOT visibly soiled with bodily fluids, how should you wash them?

Answer 10

with an alcohol-based hand rub