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Which type of personal protective equipment is required for contact transmission diseases?
Which type of personal protective equipment is required for contact transmission diseases?
What is a key nursing intervention for patients with droplet-transmitted diseases?
What is a key nursing intervention for patients with droplet-transmitted diseases?
Which of the following diseases is classified under airborne transmission?
Which of the following diseases is classified under airborne transmission?
What should be done with patients who are under contact precautions?
What should be done with patients who are under contact precautions?
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What is true regarding the use of a negative pressure room?
What is true regarding the use of a negative pressure room?
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Study Notes
Infection Control Categories
- Contact transmission: Direct or indirect contact with an infected person or contaminated object
- Droplet transmission: Large respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking
- Airborne transmission: Small particles suspended in the air for prolonged periods
Infectious Diseases
- Contact: Infections like GI illnesses (C-Diff), wound infections (MRSA), skin conditions (Herpes, Impetigo, Scabies), and VRE.
- Droplet: Respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, pertussis, mumps, rubella, strep pharyngitis, and influenza.
- Airborne: Highly contagious diseases including measles, TB, varicella (chickenpox), and COVID-19.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Contact: Gown and gloves are recommended.
- Droplet and Airborne: Surgical masks within 3 feet of the patient.
Nursing Interventions
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Contact:
- Isolation in a private room (or shared with another infected patient)
- Removing PPE within the room
- Patient remains in the room
- Dedicated equipment for each patient, including disposable thermometers, stethoscopes, and blood pressure cuffs
- For open wounds, use chlorhexidine gluconate baths
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Droplet:
- Isolation in a private room (or shared with another infected patient)
- Surgical mask within 3 feet of the patient
- Patient remains in the room
- Surgical mask placed on the patient if they have to leave the room for testing.
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Airborne:
- Isolation in a private room (or shared with another infected patient)
- Surgical mask within 3 feet of the patient
- Patient remains in the room
- Surgical mask placed on the patient if they have to leave the room for testing.
Negative Pressure Room
- Used specifically for airborne precautions.
- Keep the door closed.
- Requires N95 masks for entry.
- Susceptible individuals should avoid entry.
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Test your knowledge on infection control categories, including contact, droplet, and airborne transmission. This quiz also covers personal protective equipment recommendations and nursing interventions for preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Perfect for nursing students and healthcare professionals alike.
