infection control question

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i was wondering. the thread on infection control said that when the patient is on DROPLET PRECAUTION, you only have to wear a MASK. but there are some questions i've encountered (kaplan included), said that a mask, gown and gloves is required.

please advice. thanks!

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Yes, you need the gown and gloves as for standard ( used for all clients except for gown when you know there may be mucus or spill). The mask is needed for pts on Dropplet if you will come as close as 3 feet from patient. You can also leave the door open. Hope I helped

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and remember that RSV is CONTACT...it might help you on NCLEX ;)

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and remember that RSV is CONTACT...it might help you on NCLEX ;)

Kaplan got me so many times with that. LOL

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I thought rsv was droplet

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RSV Contact not Droplet.

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Airborne (closed door) N-95 mask

Droplet (open door) surgical mask

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check the link below regarding infection control :typing. hope will help :saint: . take note infection control is one of the hottest topic :angryfire:angryfire:angryfire in nclex. i had tons of question last 3 weeks ago when i took my pn. now i am preparing for my rn next month.

http://www.med.yale.edu/ynhh/infection/contact/contact.html

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