Precautions Flashcards
Hand Care
-washing hands before and after working with pts
-no artificial nails
-no rings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
-gloves
-protective clothing
-eye protection
-mask
-mouthpiece / resuscitation bag to use during CPR
When do you need to use PPE?
when touching or anticipate contact with or splashes from blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions
Hand Hygiene
applies to either hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis
Hand Washing
washing hands with plain soap and water
Hand antisepsis
antiseptic wash or antiseptic hand rub
Surgical hand antisepsis
hand antisepsis performed pre-operatively (before surgery) by surgical personnel
Contact Precautions Involve…
-hand washing before and after
-using gown and gloves upon entrance and remove prior to exit
-use of dedicated equipment when possible
-disinfecting equipment between pts
T/F When contact precautions are in order, you should notify the receiving department of isolation status.
True
Can there be two patients in a private room with Contact Precautions?
ONLY if they have the same precautions
Droplet Precautions Involve…
-hand washing before and after
-the use of a mask and eye protection (gown, gloves may be required)
Pts with droplet precautions are in a _________ room.
private
What does the pt need if you are transporting him/her?
pt must wear a MASK when leaving the room
T/F When droplet precautions are in order, you don’t need to notify the receiving department of isolation status.
False, need to notify receiving department of isolation status
Airborne Precautions Involve…
-Hand washing before and after
-Use of mask
-Gloves and gown may be required
-Negative Pressure Room
