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Which type of precautions are required for patients with infections that spread via droplets larger than 5 microns in diameter?
Which type of precautions are required for patients with infections that spread via droplets larger than 5 microns in diameter?
What is the basic level of infection-control practices health care workers must perform before, during, and after every encounter with patients to prevent the spread of infection?
What is the basic level of infection-control practices health care workers must perform before, during, and after every encounter with patients to prevent the spread of infection?
Which infections require more than one type of transmission-based precautions?
Which infections require more than one type of transmission-based precautions?
In what situations should patients wear a mask when requiring droplet precautions?
In what situations should patients wear a mask when requiring droplet precautions?
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Which type of infections require contact precautions?
Which type of infections require contact precautions?
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Study Notes
Infection Control Precautions
- Patients with infections that spread via droplets larger than 5 microns in diameter require Droplet Precautions.
Basic Infection-Control Practices
- Standard Precautions are the basic level of infection-control practices that healthcare workers must perform before, during, and after every patient encounter to prevent the spread of infection.
Transmission-Based Precautions
- Infections requiring more than one type of transmission-based precautions include those spread by contact, droplet, and airborne routes.
Patient Mask Use
- Patients should wear a mask when requiring Droplet Precautions, especially when they are in close proximity to others, such as in waiting rooms or during transport.
Contact Precautions
- Infections requiring Contact Precautions include those spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient, such as MRSA, VRE, and C. difficile.
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Test your knowledge on infection control precautions including standard precautions and means of transmission of pathogens. Learn about the different types of transmission-based precautions and basic infection control practices for healthcare workers.
