infections diseases Flashcards

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Shingles

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crusted and localized- not infectious.

Someone who is previously immunocompromised and a new case, they can be infectious

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what kind of precautions will meningitis have?

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droplet isolation, its resp.

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standard precautions

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contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes from all clients

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Airborne precautions and examples

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requires N-95 mask or HEPA respirator and place the pnt in a neg airflow room

TB, Measles, shingles, chickenpox

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droplet precautions and examples

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standard mask if in close contact

meningitis, rubella, influenza, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough)

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contact precautions and examples

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gloves and gown when in contact with client and environmental surfaces

c.diff, rotavirus, hep A, shingles, chicken pox (yes, its also an airborne thing), MRSA

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TB and what size bumps are okay or not

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if a person had 5mm bump, you first gotta check if they are immunocompromised because if they are, this would mean a positive result. A person who is not immunocompromised, a 5mm bump would mean it is negative.

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