Isolation Precautions Flashcards
“SCREWS” Contact precautions
S - superbugs (MRSA , VRE)
C- Conjunctivitis
R - RSV
E - Enteric - C. diff, Noroviruses , Rotaviruses
W - Wound infections
S - Skin infections
“SPIDERMAN” Droplet Precautions
S - Scarlet fever , Streptococcal pharyngitis
P - Parvovirus . Pneumonia , Pertussis
I - Influenza
D - Diptheria
E - Epiglottitis
R - Rubella , Rhinovirus
M - Mumps , Meningitis (bacterial)
AN - Adenovirus
“Three RVS” Airborne Precautions
T - TB
R - Rubeola (measles)
V - Varicella / VZV (disseminated)
S - SARS , Smallpox
Where should you not tie restraints?
Bed rails and frames
An RN must assess a violent restraint Q ___ minutes.
15 minutes
Name some examples of infectious waste. (4)
- used sharps
- Bodily fluids
- Swabs
- Wound dressings
RN assessment for nonviolent restraints are Q ___ to ___ hrs.
Q 1- 2 hrs
Nonviolent restraint orders expire in ____ hours.
24 hours
During CPR cycles at the 2 minute mark check ____ & ____.
rhythm & pulse
do not use the ____ number for client identification.
room number
NEVER stop compressions for more than ____ seconds.
10 seconds
Infant CPR should be compressed to a depth of ___ the AP diameter.
1/3 the AP diameter
____ is the universal ‘Fall Risk’ color
yellow
Name some examples of fall risk factors. (4)
- high alert medications
- lines, tubes, IV equipment
- sensory problems
- Altered LOC
