Transmission Based Precautions

Question 1

Airborne: PPE & Pathogens

Answer 1

PPE: Fitted N95 Respirator

i. MTV = Measles (Rubeola), Tuberculosis and Varicella (Chicken Pox & Herpes Zoster/Shingles)
ii. COVID
iii. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Question 2

Contact: PPE & Pathogens

Answer 2

PPE - Gloves and Gown

i. Clostridium difficile (C-Diff)
1. C Diff requires hand washing w/ water
and soap, and disinfecting surfaces and equipment w/
bleach
ii. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
iii. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)
iv. extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)

Question 3

Droplet: PPE & Pathogens

Answer 3

PPE: Surgical Mask

i. Influenza (Flu)
ii. Mumps
iii. Meningitis
iv. Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
v. Streptococcus (Strep Throat)
vi. German Measles (Rubella)

Question 4

Airborne: Patient placement & Transport

Answer 4

Placement:
- Isolated in a private, negative pressure room
- At least 12 air exchanges per hour; keep doors closed
Tr0ansport:
- Do not transport patient unless necessary, patient wears surgical mask

Question 5

Contact: Patient placement and transport

Answer 5

Placement:
- Private room or cohort
- Dedicated patient equipment is preferred
Transport:
- Limit patient transport

Question 6

Droplet: Patient placement and transport

Answer 6

Placement:
- Private room or cohort
Transport:
- Patient must wear surgical mask