Gg Flashcards
What are the two major types of isolation precautions?
Standard precautions and Transmission-based precautions
What is the purpose of Standard Precautions?
Used for contact with body fluids during medical procedures and personal care
What is the definition of Transmission-Based Precautions?
Precautions based on the transmission method of pathogenic organisms
List the three types of Transmission-Based Precautions.
- Contact isolation
- Droplet isolation
- Airborne isolation
What is the application of Contact Isolation Precautions?
For conditions transmitted through direct touch and contact with the patient, such as skin infections
Name two multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) relevant to Contact Isolation.
- MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci)
What is the distance for Droplet Isolation Precautions?
Droplets falling on mucous membranes within 1.5 meters
What type of diseases require Droplet Isolation?
Diseases transmitted by large droplets, such as respiratory viruses or meningitis
Provide examples of diseases that require Droplet Isolation.
- Rubella
- Influenza
- MERS-CoV
- H1N1
What is the size of droplet nuclei in Airborne Isolation Precautions?
Droplet nuclei < 5 micrometers
What is required for Airborne Isolation?
Isolate patient in a private room with negative pressure
What type of mask should staff wear when entering an Airborne Isolation room?
N95 mask or PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator)
What procedures should be followed for visitors of source isolation patients?
- Check with nursing station for instructions
- Hand hygiene before entry and after exit
- Appropriate PPE provided
Fill in the blank: Visitors must not enter isolation rooms for communicable diseases with _______.
Children
True or False: Non-immune pregnant women can visit patients with rubella.
False
