contact precautions

Question 1

describe contact precautions

Answer 1

protect visitors and caregivers when they are
within 3 ft of the client against direct client and environmental
contact

Question 2

contact precautions are needed for diseases such as

Answer 2

respiratory syncytial virus, shigella, enteric
diseases caused by micro‑organisms, wound infections, herpes
simplex, impetigo, scabies, multidrug‑resistant organisms, MRSA,
VRSA, C.Diff)

Question 3

Contact precautions require

Answer 3

Gloves and gowns worn by the caregivers and visitors.
●● Disposal of infectious dressing material into a single,
nonporous bag without touching the outside of the bag

Question 4

Protective environment to protect clients who are
_______, such as those who have had an allogeneic
hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Answer 4

immunocompromised
such as those who have or had allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant

Question 5

A protective environment requires

Answer 5

Private room.
Positive airflow 12 or more air exchanges/hr.
HEPA filtration for incoming air.
Mask for the client when out of room