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Which infectious disease requires Contact Precautions?
Which infectious disease requires Contact Precautions?
What is the primary method of transmission for diseases requiring Airborne Precautions?
What is the primary method of transmission for diseases requiring Airborne Precautions?
In which order should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be donned?
In which order should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be donned?
Which of the following requires a mask to be worn by the patient when leaving the room?
Which of the following requires a mask to be worn by the patient when leaving the room?
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Which precaution requires a private room with negative air flow?
Which precaution requires a private room with negative air flow?
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When should handwashing with soap and water be prioritized over alcohol-based sanitizer?
When should handwashing with soap and water be prioritized over alcohol-based sanitizer?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the standard PPE assumptions?
Which of the following is NOT included in the standard PPE assumptions?
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What is the primary reason to remove a mask outside of the room when following airborne precautions?
What is the primary reason to remove a mask outside of the room when following airborne precautions?
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Which disease is correctly categorized under Droplet Precautions?
Which disease is correctly categorized under Droplet Precautions?
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When should the scrubbing method of handwashing be applied?
When should the scrubbing method of handwashing be applied?
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Study Notes
Infectious Disease & Transmission Based Precautions
- Standard/Universal Precautions: Applied to all patients regardless of their diagnosis. Focuses on preventing the spread of infections through barrier precautions and hand hygiene.
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Contact Precautions: Used for infections spread by direct contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces.
- Examples: C.diff, cholera, shigellosis, rotavirus, distentary, herpes, Hepatitis A, staph infections (MRSA), RSV.
- Key Practices: Private room preferred (unless same infection), gloves, gown, hand washing, disposable supplies, dedicated equipment.
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Droplet Precautions: Used for infections spread by large respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
- Examples: Influenza, Meningitis, Viral infections.
- Key Practices: Private room preferred, mask, gloves, hand washing, patient wearing mask during transport, disposable supplies.
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Airborne Precautions: Used for infections spread through small particles that remain suspended in the air for extended periods.
- Examples: Measles,Tuberculosis, Chicken pox, SARS (Severe acute respiratory system).
- Key Practices: Private room required, mask, gloves, hand washing, special filter mask (N95 for TB), patient wearing mask during transport, negative air flow.
### Donning and Doffing PPE
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Donning (Putting on) PPE:
- Order: Gown, mask, goggles, gloves.
- Location: Outside of the patient room.
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Doffing (Removing) PPE:
- Order: Gloves, goggles, gown, mask.
- Location: Inside the patient room (except mask, which is removed outside).
Hand Hygiene
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Hand Washing:
- Position: Hands below elbows.
- Length: Seconds.
- Handles: Yes, if sink has handles.
- When: Upon entry and leaving room, before and after gloving, when hands are visibly soiled.
- Use: Soap and water.
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Scrubbing:
- Position: Elbows below hands.
- Length: Minutes.
- Handles: No, if sink has handles.
- When: When patient is immunosuppressed for any reason.
- Use: Chlorinated product.
- Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer: Can be used when hands are not visibly soiled. However, washing hands with soap and water is always preferred.
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Test your knowledge on the various precautions used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This quiz covers standard/universal precautions, contact precautions, droplet precautions, and airborne precautions, along with key practices and examples for each category. Perfect for healthcare professionals or students in related fields.
