Infection Control

Question 1

What is used for contact precautions?

Answer 1

Gloves, gown, water and soap for C DIFF

Question 2

When are contact precautions used?

Answer 2

MRS. WEE: Multidrug resistant organism, Respiratory infection, Skin infections (varicella zoster, cutaneous diphtheria, herpes simplex, impetigo, pediculosis, scabies), Wound infection, Enteric infection (C.Diff), Eye infection (conjuctivitis)

Question 3

What is used for droplet precautions?

Answer 3

Gloves, gown, face mask + eye shield

Question 4

When are droplet precautions used?

Answer 4

SPIDERMAN:
Sepsis, Scarlet fever, Streptococcal pharyngitis,
Parvovirus B19, Pneumonia, Pertussis
Influenza
Diptheria (pharyngeal)
Epiglottitis
Rubella
Mumps, Meningitis, Mycoplasma or Meningeal pneumonia
Adenovirus

Question 5

What is used for airborne precautions?

Answer 5

Gloves, N95 Mask