i'd like to start an new thread on infection control. the idea is to post "2 quick facts" regarding infection control (precautions, diseases,...) that would be helpful to prepare for the nclex exam.
thanks for your cooperation.
here are my 2 quick facts:
varicella (chickenpox) requires use of airborne precautions and contact precautions as well.
if a patient is on contact precautions, have family members and other visitors wear a gown and gloves as outlined by your facility (hospital).
Ugg I'm having problems with the volume when listening to kaplan's infection control section. I'll have to call monday and just read it in their book, because I'm still not all the way there with this section, but coming close!
Chicken pox(13-17 days)--prodromal, child have malaise, fever, anorexia.
Rash is pruritic, and starts out as a macule then papule then a vesicle.
Spread by direct contact, droplet and contaminated object.
ISOLATE till all vesicles are crusted; it can be spread from 2 days before the rash begins.
Avoid use of aspirin due to Reye's syndrome, use tylenol.
Airborn--door can be closed..measles (RUBEOLA), M. tuberculosis, disseminated zoster(shingles), varicella(chicken pox)--again can cohort and place in same room with the same infective organism.
Droplet--door may be open---Streptococcus pharyngitis, meningitis, pnemonia...private room or pt with same infection--involves contact with mucous membranes of nose or mouth...happens during talking, coughing, suctioning. MAINTAIN 3FEET between infected patients and visitors.
Tuberculosis, pt is on isolation for 2-4 weeks (until there are 3 negative sputum cultures.)
Syphilis--painless chancre that fades within 6 weeks...on palms and soles there is a copper colored rash...spread by contact with mucous membranes and also congenitally...tx with penicillin G IM
I understood that N95 was for all airborne diseases. However I'm a little confused about something, if the nurse is varicella immune or rubeola immune is an N95 mask still needed?
heres how i remember that Rubella is droplet and Rubeola is airborne...Rubella sounds like umbrella and umbrellas protect you from rainDROPS... i always need stilly stuff like this to help me remember things
Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong? I'm having the hardest time remembering these and I want to make sure that I know what disease goes under what category and what ppe to wear with each...
AIRBORNE
Anthrax
Chickenpox/ Shingles
Influenza
Measles
Rubeola
Smallpox
TB
PPE: N95/Mask; room is (-) pressure; pt must wear mask when transported
DROPLET
Bacterial Meningitis
Mumps
Pertussus
Pneumonia
Rubella
PPE: Mask; pt must wear mask when transported
CONTACT
Chickenpox
Croup
Cdif
Ecoli
RSV
Scabies
VRE
PPE: Gown, gloves
I'm really confused about the PPEs that are required.. should you always wear gloves? Any input about more diseases/ppe would be greatly appreciated :)
Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong? I'm having the hardest time remembering these and I want to make sure that I know what disease goes under what category and what ppe to wear with each...
AIRBORNE
Anthrax
Chickenpox/ Shingles
Influenza
Measles
Rubeola
Smallpox
TB
PPE: N95/Mask; room is (-) pressure; pt must wear mask when transported
DROPLET
Bacterial Meningitis
Mumps
Pertussus
Pneumonia
Rubella
PPE: Mask; pt must wear mask when transported
CONTACT
Chickenpox
Croup
Cdif
Ecoli
RSV
Scabies
VRE
PPE: Gown, gloves
I'm really confused about the PPEs that are required.. should you always wear gloves? Any input about more diseases/ppe would be greatly appreciated :)
Someone gave a mnemonic to remember airborne precautions: MTV Cd
Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong? I'm having the hardest time remembering these and I want to make sure that I know what disease goes under what category and what ppe to wear with each...
AIRBORNE
Anthrax
Chickenpox/ Shingles
Influenza
Measles
Rubeola
Smallpox
TB
PPE: N95/Mask; room is (-) pressure; pt must wear mask when transported
DROPLET
Bacterial Meningitis
Mumps
Pertussus
Pneumonia
Rubella
PPE: Mask; pt must wear mask when transported
CONTACT
Chickenpox
Croup
Cdif
Ecoli
RSV
Scabies
VRE
PPE: Gown, gloves
I'm really confused about the PPEs that are required.. should you always wear gloves? Any input about more diseases/ppe would be greatly appreciated :)
with CONTACT precaution, you should always wear gloves & gown..
with chicken pox & smallpox, you add CONTACT precaution, which means you will wear gloves & gown too..
CrystalClear75, BSN, RN
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Ugg I'm having problems with the volume when listening to kaplan's infection control section. I'll have to call monday and just read it in their book, because I'm still not all the way there with this section, but coming close!