Ch. 42 Infection Control Flashcards
Transmission occurs as a result of direct contact between a susceptible host body surface and an infected or colonized person
Contact transmission
Transmission occurs when droplets containing micro organisms are propel through the air from an infected person and deposited on the host’s eyes nose or mouth
Droplet transmission
Transmission occurs when tiny micro organisms from evaporated droplets remain suspended or are carried in the air
Airborne transmission
What precautions are used for clients with suspected or diagnosed infections
Transmission based precautions
What precautions are used for violent client who spits invite
Special precautions
What precautions are used for suspected or diagnosed infections
Standard precautions
Protective isolation is also known as
Neutropenic isolation
What masks are often required when caring for a client with known or suspected tuberculosis
Respirator mask (N95)
Protective isolation
Attempts to prevent harmful microorganisms from coming into contact with the client
Isolation techniques are designed to prevent?
Microorganisms from leaving a clients room
What is the most frequent mode of disease transmission in healthcare facilities?
Contact transmission
What is the (BBP) blood-borne pathogens Standard?
Requires and enforces the implementation of policies
What are the two primary types of isolation systems
Standard and transmission based
