Infection Control Precautions Quiz

Study Notes

Respiratory: N95 respirator, gown, gloves
Contact: Gown, gloves
Droplet: Surgical mask, gown, gloves
Standard: Gloves, gown (if risk of contact with bodily fluids), mask (depending on patient care need)

Causative Agent: Infectious agent (e.g., bacteria, virus)
Reservoir: Where the causative agent lives (e.g., human, animal, environment)
Portal of Exit: How the agent leaves the reservoir (e.g., respiratory droplets, feces)
Mode of Transfer: How the agent travels to a new host (e.g., airborne, contact, direct)
Portal of Entry: How the agent enters a new host (e.g., mucous membranes, broken skin)
Susceptible Host: An individual who can be infected by the agent

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to make sound judgments
Prioritizing: Determining the order of importance of patient needs
Data Collection: Gathering information about the patient (e.g., vital signs, medical history)
Assessment: Analyzing collected data to identify patient problems
Reflection: Evaluating the effectiveness of care provided

Data Collection: Gathering information about the patient's condition
Nursing Diagnosis: Identifying patient problems and their causes
Goals/Planning: Establishing desired outcomes and care strategies
Implementation: Carrying out the planned interventions
Evaluate: Determining if goals were achieved and revising the plan if needed

The nursing care plan should be revised whenever there is a change in the patient's condition.

The nurse, the patient, and the patient's family members are involved in the planning phase.

Identify the problem: Clearly define the issue.
Gather information: Collect relevant data about the problem.
Explore possible solutions: Brainstorm different ways to solve the problem.
Evaluate the solutions: Assess the feasibility, risks, and benefits of each solution.
Implement the chosen solution: Put the plan into action.
Evaluate the outcome: Determine if the solution was effective.