Isolation procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the precautions for airborne infections like TB, chickenpox, and measles?
A
Private room with negative pressure
N95 mask (special fitted mask), gown, and gloves
2
Q
What are the precautions for droplet infections like rubella, mumps, and adenovirus?
A
Private room
Mask, gown, and gloves
3
Q
What are the precautions for contact infections like MRSA?
A
Private room
Gown and gloves
4
Q
What special precautions are required for C. difficile (Cdiff)?
A
Hand washing with soap and water (alcohol doesn’t kill Cdiff)
Soap and water are required if hands are visibly soiled
