Exam 4 Flashcards
overuse of antibiotics can cause
C. Diff infection
CONTACT PRECAUTION
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA
MRSA is usually spread in the community by contact with infected people or things that are carrying the bacteria. This includes through contact with a contaminated wound or by sharing personal items,
CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
COVID 19
Most common infection
Syphilis and chlamydia
5 P
partners
prevention of pregnancy
protection from STIs
practices
past history
Hand washing and what to do for standard precaution.
When patient has diarrhea they will be losing what electrolyte
Potassium,
thirsty, dry, weak thready pulse, sunken in skin.
encourage fluids, give IV fluids, monitor electrolytes.
infectious diharreha
stripped maintenance fluid and oral or IV electrolytes.
Gatorade and Poweraid
ORS solutions. Quick electrolytes over the counter.
Signs of shock
Rapid pulse
cyanotic
cold extremities
rapid breathing.
We will IV replaement. fluids, electrolytes and BP