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What is the primary purpose of standard precautions in infection control?
What is the primary purpose of standard precautions in infection control?
Which of the following is NOT a component of standard precautions?
Which of the following is NOT a component of standard precautions?
Which scenario would require airborne precautions?
Which scenario would require airborne precautions?
What is a key measure used in respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?
What is a key measure used in respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?
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Which personal protective equipment is specifically recommended for contact precautions?
Which personal protective equipment is specifically recommended for contact precautions?
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In which situation would cohorting of patients be an acceptable practice?
In which situation would cohorting of patients be an acceptable practice?
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What is a critical aspect of environmental cleaning in isolation procedures?
What is a critical aspect of environmental cleaning in isolation procedures?
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What should be monitored and documented during isolation procedures?
What should be monitored and documented during isolation procedures?
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Study Notes
Standard Precautions
- Foundation of infection control
- Applied to all patients, regardless of infection status
- Includes hand hygiene, PPE, safe injection practices, and respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
Hand Hygiene
- Frequent and thorough handwashing with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Using appropriate PPE such as gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection
- Based on anticipated exposure to infectious materials
Safe Injection Practices
- Using sterile needles and syringes for each injection
- Preventing needlestick injuries
Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette
- Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
- Proper disposal of tissues
Transmission-Based Precautions
- Additional precautions for patients with known or suspected infections spread via contact, droplet, or airborne transmission
Contact Precautions
- Used for infections spread by direct or indirect contact
- Examples: MRSA, VRE, C. difficile
- Precautions: Private room or cohorting, gloves, gowns
Droplet Precautions
- Used for infections spread by large respiratory droplets
- Examples: Influenza, pertussis, meningococcal meningitis
- Precautions: Private room or cohorting, masks
Airborne Precautions
- Used for infections spread by small airborne particles
- Examples: Tuberculosis, measles, chickenpox
- Precautions: Private room with negative air pressure, N95 respirators
Additional Nursing Skills
- Patient Education: Explaining isolation procedures to patients and families
- Environmental Cleaning: Proper cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and equipment
- Waste Management: Safe handling and disposal of infectious waste
- Specimen Collection and Transport: Following proper procedures to prevent contamination
- Monitoring and Documentation: Monitoring patients for infection signs and symptoms, documenting all isolation procedures
Mnemonics
- Contact Precautions: "Mrs. Wee" (MRSA, VRE, enteric infections, eye infections)
- Droplet Precautions: "SPIDERMAN" (Sepsis, Scarlet fever, Pertussis, Pneumonia, Parvovirus, Influenza, Diphtheria, Epiglottitis, Rubella, Mumps, Meningitis, Mycoplasma, Adenovirus)
- Airborne Precautions: "MTV" (Measles, Tuberculosis, Varicella)
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Description
Test your knowledge on the essential standard precautions for infection control, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe injection practices. This quiz will cover the fundamental practices applied to all patients and additional precautions for specific infections. Refresh your understanding of maintaining safety in healthcare environments.
