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Unit 2 Test (isolation) Flashcards

1
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the separation and restriction of ill persons who have a confirmed contagious infection or disease

A

isolation

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2
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the importance of isolation of these types of transmittal diseases are very dangerous to those who are most

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susceptible

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3
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tier one=

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standard precautions

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4
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what is tier one criteria

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used in the care of all patients in all healthcare settings, regardless of the suspected or confirmed presence of an infectious agent

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5
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tier two=

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expanded precaustions

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6
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what is tier two criteria

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implemented when a patient has or suspected of being colonized with a contagious transmissible disease

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7
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in tier two expanded precautions (based on transmission) what is required

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doctors order
isolation cart
single use equipment
door signage
patient restriction
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8
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what is the distance for airborne precautions

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no respect for distance (in the air) pathogens are less than 5 microns in size

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9
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what is the room description for airborne precautions

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negative air pressure (sucks you in)

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10
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what should a nurse wear in an airborne precaution

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mask, gown and gloves

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11
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what are examples of airborne precautions

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measles, TB, small pox, bad case of variable and shingles

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12
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what is patient care for airborne precaution

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patient rarely leaves the room and has to wear a surgical mask when leaving rm

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13
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what is the distance for droplet precautions

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pathogen larger than 5 microns and expelled into air 3-6 ft

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14
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what is the description for droplet precautions

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spread through respiratory droplets and tangibly see such as saliva or sneezing

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15
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what should a nurse wear for droplet precaution

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gown, glove, mask with eye shield

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16
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what are examples of droplet precaution

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influenza, pneumonia, RSV, bacterial menegitis

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17
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what is patient care for droplet precaution

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the patient is limited on transportation and wears surgical mask

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18
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what is the distance for contact precautions

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does not have a distance it is direct contact

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19
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what is the description of contact precaution

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direct is person to person, indirect is touching surface

20
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what should a nurse wear for contact precaution

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gown and gloves (no mask because not respiratory)

21
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what are examples of contact precautions

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VRE, MRSA, Varicella

22
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what is patient care for contact precaution

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wears gown and gloves when leaving room

23
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what is the description of special contact precaution (contact specific)

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suspected of having C-Diff or anthrax

24
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C-Diff is what type of bacteria and what does it respond to

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spore forming bacteria and only responds to soap and water

25
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what should a nurse wear for special contact precaution

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gown, gloves and hand hygiene is soap and water only

26
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what is patient care for special contact precaution

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gloves and a gown and soap and water teaching

27
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when dealing with the immunocompromised, cheap therapy patients what is the goal

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reduce any type of a respiratory infection to them because they are more susceptible

28
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what room do you put an immunocompromised patient

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positive pressure room (wants to push you out)

29
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in a protective environment why should a person not have potted plants, flowers or fruit

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they are at risk for fungal infections and plants can harbor fungi

30
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in a protective environment what should the nurse wear

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gown mask and gloves

31
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what is patient care for protective environment

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pt rarely goes any where but if they do they have to wear a n95 mask especially if going through area of construction

32
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what is the nurses role for the isolated patient and family

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explain the situation, the basics, ease their concern, comfort and reassure

33
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when should you use hand hygienew

A

before and after leaving the room

34
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use _______ equipment and dispose of ________ supplies and equipment

A

dedicated, contaminated

35
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remove glove to

A

chart

36
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where is paper charting done

A

outside of room

37
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what is the sequence for donning (putting on) PPE

A

hand hygiene
gown
mask or respirator
gloves (over cuffs)

38
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what is the sequence for removing PPE

A

gloves
gown
mask or respirator

39
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where do you remove PPE

A

remove PPE at doorway or in the anti room

40
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where do you place PPE after removal

A

ALL items in isolation bag

41
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what is the final step when removing PPE

A

wash your hands

42
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when should you change PPE

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when PPE becomes torn or soiled and if moving from contaminated area to cleaner area

43
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what should you leave outside of a contaminated room

A

personal stethoscope

44
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how many times can you change your gloves

A

as many times as you want

45
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what is considered DIRTY in PPE

A

the outside front and sleeves of gown, outside of mask, outside of gloves

46
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what is considered CLEAN in PPE

A

inside and back of gown including ties, inside gloves and ties of the mask

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