Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of airborne diseases
A
Measles
Varicella
TB
2
Q
Droplet precautions
A
Private room
Can share a room if another patient has same infection
Door can be open
Wear a mask if within 3 feet of patient
limit patient transport outside the room
Should wear a mask for transport
3
Q
Example of droplet diseases
A
Bacterial: meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, diphtheria, pertussis, streptococcal
Virus: adenovirus, influenza, mumps, parvovirus B 19, rubella
4
Q
Contact precautions
A
Private room
May share room with patient that has same infection
Use of gloves and gown
Limit patient transport
Assign patient equipment or properly disinfect before reusing
5
Q
Contact disease examples
A
G.I., respiratory, skin, wound infections C Diff E. coli hepatitis A Enteroviral infection Herpes Diphtheria Ebola Scabies Zoster
6
Q
Airborne precautions
A
Private room Negative air pressure Mask Limit patient transport outside of room If patient is outside of room should wear a mask
