Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
Transmission based precautions (MTV)
A
- Measles
- TB
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)/ Herpes Zoster
2
Q
Droplet based precautions (SPIDERMAN)
A
S-sepsis/Scarlet Fever/Strep pharyngitis P-Parvovirus B19/Pneumonia/Pertussis I-influenza D-Diptheria E-epiglottitis R-rubella M-mumps/meningitis/meningeal pneumonia/mycoplasma An-adenovirus
3
Q
Contact Precautions (MRS. WEE)
A
M-multidrug resistant organism R-Respiratory infection S-Skin infections W-Wound infection E-enteric infection- c.diff E-Eye infection-conjuctivitis
4
Q
Skin Infection (VCHIPS)
A
V-Varicella zoster C-cutaneous diphtheria H-Herpes simplex I-Impetigo P-Pediculosis S-Scabies
5
Q
Transmission precautions
A
- pathogens smaller than 5 microns
- private room with negative air pressure
- Mask if being transported
- N-95 Mask
6
Q
Droplet precautions
A
- droplets larger than 5 microns
- private room or with client with same infection
- Maintain separation of 3 feet between client
- Mask if less than 3 feet
- Mask if transported
7
Q
Contact precautions
A
- private room or client with same infection
- Gown or gloves when in contact with patient
8
Q
Standard precautions
A
- Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
- PPE when risk of body fluid exposure
- Use and dispose of sharps safely
- Clean all shared patient equipment
- Use of aseptic technique
- Dispose of all waste and linen safely
9
Q
Measles
A
Airborne
10
Q
TB
A
Airborne
11
Q
Varicella/Zoster
A
Airborne
12
Q
Multidrug resistant organism
A
Contact
13
Q
Respiratory infection
A
Contact
14
Q
Skin infections
A
Contact
15
Q
Wound infection
A
Contact
