Isolation Precautions Flashcards
Airborne Precautions Include
private room required with negative pressure with HEPA filter. door closed at all times.
Airborne Precaution PPE
N95 mask. transport pt with surgical mask.
Airborne Diseases
measles
TB
varicella (chicken pox)
disseminated zoster (shingles)
Droplet Precautions Include
private room preferred. cohort with another pt with same infection. stay at least 3 ft from other patients if not private room
Droplet Precautions PPE
mask. transport pt with mask.
Droplet Diseases
strep PNA flu rubella meningitis sepsis mump pertussis (whooping cough)
Contact Precautions Include
private room preferred. cohort with another pt with with same infection. keep dedicated equipment in pt’s room. disinfect equipment before before taking from room.
Contact Precautions PPE
gloves when entering room. wash hands with antimicrobial soap before leaving room. wear gown. remove gown before leaving room.
Contact Diseases
c. diff MRSA VRE lice RSV scabies