Class 39- Standard Precautions And Isolation Flashcards
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Contact infections
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E. coli, Hepatitis A, roto-Virus, RSV, Draining Wounds—MRSA, VRE, C. Diff
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Primary means of transmission
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–Contact
–Respiratory Droplet
–Respiratory Airborne
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Respiratory airborne infections
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•Respiratory airborne—Mumps, Rubella, diphtheria, meningitis
•Larger molecules—travel farther
TB, Measles, Chickenpox
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IMPLEMENTING
DROPLET PRECAUTIONS
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qPrivate Room Preferred (Isolation)
qIf Roommate Same Diagnosis
qSurgical Mask Within 3 feet INCLUDING VISITORS
qGown, Mask & Gloves Direct Care
qMask Client To Transport From Room
qStrep, Pneumonia, Pertussis (Whooping cough)
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Stages of infection
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IPIC
Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Convalescence