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).
Varicella and chickenpox are just the same. I think shingles is varicella zoster. so just MTCD:nuke:
ok how about Localized Herpes Zoster? Isnt that Shingles? Kaplan say it's standard precautions, as do other pages I've googled up. I am aware that varicella belongs to Airborne Precautions. So this is confusing me.
ok how about Localized Herpes Zoster? Isnt that Shingles? Kaplan say it's standard precautions, as do other pages I've googled up. I am aware that varicella belongs to Airborne Precautions. So this is confusing me.
Localized Herpes Zooster is also known as a cold sore. It's not airborne, and is not spread by touching, so standard precautions is all that is needed.
Specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, critical care.
Hi there,
I'm confused about the precautions for Varicella Zoster Virus when it causes chicken pox or disseminated zoster. I've seen sources that say that both diseases require airborne and contact precautions, but that immune caregivers don't need to follow airborne precautions (ie. by wearing a respirator).
Would immune caregivers still need to follow contact precautions in this situation?
Where were you three days ago, with this new thread idea??? LOL.....a little late for me (actually, may not be too late for me...may need this for a retake).......it is a great idea, considering the amount of questions i got on the subject!!
OH MY GOODNESS, I HAD THAT SIMILAR QUESTION ABOUT RSV ON THE NCLEX. NEVER READ ABOUT IT IN REVIEW BOOKS OR IN SCHOOL, BUT THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED ME WAS THAT I REMEMBERED ONCE WHEN MY CO-WORKER'S BABY CAUGHT THE RSV INFECTION WHEN SHE WAS A FEW MONTHS OLD AND SHE WAS UPSET, TELLING ME THEY HAD TO PUT HER BABY ON CONTACT PRECAUTIONS AND SHE DIDN'T KNOW HOW COULD HER BABY CATCH SUCH AN INFECTION. WELL ANYWAY.... I SPECIFICALLY REMEMBERED THAT MOMENT WHILE TAKING MY NCLEX AND THAT'S WHAT SAVED ME INTO ANSWERING IT CORRECTLY. THANKS:yeah:
RSV is contact precautions. So wear gloves and a gown. It is a respiratory infection that is transmited through contact with the secretions.
When you put your protective gear on start from top to bottom : mask-> gown-> and gloves. When you take them off start from bottom to top: gloves->gown->mask. (I tried to research this part just to make sure it is what I remember it to be, but found nothing so Im not 100% certain)
Wash hands between patients and whenever visibly soiled.
9 days till the killer nclex. i lacked this area in my ati testing so i am trying to really have it down:d. anyone know of good sites with infection control questions. i answered the ones in my saunders, but need more!! maybe we can just make some up....
what ppe for airborne?
private room, negative room pressure with 6-12 hours exchanging. mask- n95 , esp for tb
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).
your turn...
thanks!:thankya: it helps a lot... so try to put it back on first page...
Again, just bumping it up for those getting ready for NCLEX.
wishiwereanurse, BSN, RN
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ok how about Localized Herpes Zoster? Isnt that Shingles? Kaplan say it's standard precautions, as do other pages I've googled up. I am aware that varicella belongs to Airborne Precautions. So this is confusing me.