Quiz 3 Flashcards
What are the modes of transmission?
contact (direct and Indirect)
droplet
airborne
vector borne
What is direct contact and indirect contact?
person to person
object to person
How are droplets transmitted?
sneezing, coughing, talking
How is airborne transmitted?
sneezing, coughing
How is vector borne transmitted ?
With animals or insects as intermediaries
How often should hand hygiene be done?
always
before, after, in between patients
Where is C.diff found? How can a nurse be sure to not get contaminated?
found through the stool
wash hands with soap and water
What are expected findings in the assessment of generalized or systemic infection?
fever
increased pulse and resp. rate
fatigue
enlarged lymph nodes
What is the difference between localized and systemic infection?
localized: only one part of body or organ
systemic: within the bloodstream
What is inflammation?
body’s local response to injury or infection
What are the manifestations localized inflammatory response? What should the nurse do?
heat
redness
swelling
pain
loss of function
do not ignore, intervene
What are standard precautions?
precautions against body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes
What do standard precautions require?
hand hygiene
- soap and water (spores and C.diff)
- antimicrobial soap (blood, body fluids)
- alcohol (microorganisms)
eye protections
clean gloves
What are airborne precautions?
precautions against droplet infections
What do airborne precautions require?
- private room
- masks
- negative pressure airflow exchange in room
What are droplet precautions?
precautions against droplets that can travel 3ft - 6ft
What do droplet precautions require?
- private room or room with other patients who have same disease
- masks
What is the order of donning PPE?
don
- gown
- mask
- goggles
- gloves
What is the order of doffing PPE? Why?
doff
- gloves
- goggles
- gown
- mask
- hand hygiene
remove the dirtiest first
Define cleaning
removal of organic/inorganic materials
Define disinfection
elimination of microorganisms except bacterial spores
Define sterilization
complete elimination of microorganisms, including spores
What should a nurse do to ensure safety for the patient?
assess client and their environment
hourly rounding
handoff communication @ bedside
ISBARR
Rapid Response Team
If an injury occurs with a patient or a visitor, what should the nurse do?
incident report
- only state facts and what you saw
assess the patient, take vital signs, and see level or harm
notify provider, charge nurse, supervisor