SD Day 7 Flashcards
what is the standard precaution/universal precaution
Assume that any person maybe contagious
Spatial Separation > 3ft.
Airborne
Spatial Separation < 3ft.
Droplet
Proper Order for downing and doffing PPE
Dawn: Go-Mas-Gol-Glo
Gown
Mask
Goggles/Face Shield
Gloves
Doff: Gloves Googles/Face Shield Gown Mask
Microorganism transmitted by small particle residue; can suspend in the air and be dispersed by air currents require what type of precaution
Airborne Precaution
Examples of airborne pathogens
Measles, chicken pox and tuberculosis
Microorganism transmitted by large by particle droplets about 3ft from substance require what type of precaution
Droplet Precaution
Example of droplet borne pathogens
Influenza B, Meningitis, Pneumonia, diphtheria, rubella
Microorganism can be transmitted by direct contact with client or indirect contact require what type of precaution
Contact Precaution
Examples of Contact Precaution Pathogens
MRSA, VRE, Herpes Siples/Zoster
These are infections acquired during hospitalization
Nosocomial Infections
Primary Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
Proper hand washing
What are some examples of patients who are vulnerable to nosocomial infections
Patients with Foley catheter and Mechanical Ventilators