Transmission- Based/Isolation Precautions Flashcards
1
Q
What are diseases that follow contact precautions?
A
-C Diff
-MRSA(Staph)
2
Q
What PPE are required for contact precautions?
A
Gown and Gloves
3
Q
What are the diseases that follow Droplet Precautions?
A
-Infections are transmittable through air droplets by coughing, sneezing, talking, and close contact with an infected patient’s breathing
-Flu
4
Q
What PPE are required for Droplet precautions?
A
Surgical Mask
5
Q
What diseases are associated with Airbourne Precautions?
A
-Tuberculosis
-Measles
-Chickenpox
-Diseminated herpes zosters
6
Q
What PPE are required for Airbourne Precaution for patient and HCP?
A
-Patient is placed in a negative AIIR ROOM; patient wears surgical mask if being transported
-HCP wears N95 mask or higher