ISOLATION GUIDELINES AND TYPES OF ISOLATION

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of isolation guidelines?

Answer 1

To prevent the spread of infectious agents.

Question 2

True or False: Isolation is only necessary for patients with known infections.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The four main types of isolation are _____, contact, droplet, and airborne.

Answer 3

protective

Question 4

Which type of isolation is used for patients with infections spread through large respiratory droplets?

Answer 4

Droplet isolation

Question 5

True or False: Contact isolation is required for infections that can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is commonly used in airborne isolation?

Answer 6

N95 respirator or higher-level mask

Question 7

What is the main goal of protective isolation?

Answer 7

To protect immunocompromised patients from infections.

Question 8

Which type of isolation requires a negative pressure room?

Answer 8

Airborne isolation

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Droplet isolation requires the use of a _____ when within 3 feet of the patient.

Answer 9

surgical mask

Question 10

True or False: Hand hygiene is not necessary when switching between patients in isolation.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What is an example of a disease that requires contact isolation?

Answer 11

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Question 12

What type of isolation should be used for patients with tuberculosis?

Answer 12

Airborne isolation

Question 13

Fill in the blank: _____ isolation is implemented to protect patients who are at high risk of infection.

Answer 13

Protective

Question 14

Which type of isolation is least restrictive?

Answer 14

Contact isolation

Question 15

True or False: Patients in droplet isolation can share a room with other patients who do not have respiratory infections.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does the term ‘source control’ refer to in isolation guidelines?

Answer 16

Measures taken to prevent the spread of infectious agents from the patient to others.

Question 17

Name one common infection that requires droplet isolation.

Answer 17

Influenza

Question 18

Fill in the blank: _____ precautions are essential in all types of isolation.

Answer 18

Standard

Question 19

What is the minimum distance recommended to maintain from a patient in droplet isolation?

Answer 19

3 feet

Question 20

True or False: Airborne isolation can be implemented in a regular hospital room.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the recommended action for healthcare workers after leaving an isolation room?

Answer 21

Perform hand hygiene.

Question 22

Which type of isolation applies to patients with viral hemorrhagic fevers?

Answer 22

Contact isolation

Question 23

Fill in the blank: In _____ isolation, the patient should wear a mask when leaving their room.

Answer 23

droplet

Question 24

What type of isolation is essential for patients undergoing chemotherapy?

Answer 24

Protective isolation

Question 25

True or False: Isolation guidelines apply only to hospitals and not to outpatient settings.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What is the role of signage in isolation precautions?

Answer 26

To inform staff and visitors of the necessary precautions.

Question 27

Name a key component of protective isolation.

Answer 27

Use of sterile supplies.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: _____ isolation is needed for patients with infections that spread through the air.

Answer 28

Airborne

Question 29

What should be done with equipment used in contact isolation?

Answer 29

Clean and disinfect before reuse.

Question 30

True or False: Patients in protective isolation can have visitors without restrictions.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

What is the significance of isolation protocols in healthcare?

Answer 31

To reduce the risk of transmission of infections.