Isolation/Precaution types Flashcards
1
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Precautionary isolation
A
Prevent transmission of *suspected* infection in a patient
2
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Strict isolation
A
Prevent transmission of highly contagious infections
3
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Reverse isolation
A
Protect immunocompromised patients
4
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Respiratory isolation
A
Prevent transmission of airborne infections
5
Q
Contact precautions
A
Initiated when patient has condition transmitted by direct contact with a person or items in patient’s environment
6
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Droplet precautions
A
Initiated when patient has condition transmitted by large particle droplets of sputum or mucus
7
Q
Droplet/Contact precautions
A
Initiated when patient has condition transmitted by both droplet and contact.
8
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Airborne precautions
A
Initiated when patient has condition transmitted through the air
