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21 Cards in this Set
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MEDICAL ASEPSIS
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microorganisms have been eliminated as much as possible
Hand Hygiene Barrier techniques Routine environmental cleanliness |
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SURGICAL ASEPSIS (p. 421)
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complete removal of all organisms from equipment and environment
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STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
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first tier of transmission based isolation procautions; used barriers to prevent contact with blood, all body fluids, non intact skin, and mucous membranes with there is a chance infection will be transmitted
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AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS
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respiratory protection frquired for individuals entering patient's room
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DROPLET PRECAUTIONS
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masks required for persons coming in close contact with the patient
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CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
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masks, gloves, and gowns are indicated for individuals coming in contact with the patient
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DIRECT CONTACT TRANSMISSION
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Infected person touches the susceptible host
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AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION
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droplets and dust
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COMMON VEHICLE TRANSMISSION
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primarily transmission by contaminated items such as foof, water, medications, devices, and equipment
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VECTORBORNE TRANSMISSION
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an animal contains and transmits an infectious organism to humans
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HANDWASHING
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the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection
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INFECTION CONTROL BARRIERS
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gloves, protective clothing, masks, eye protection
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PPE
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personal protective equipment
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EYE PROTECTION
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use special glasses or goggles when performing procedures that generate splash or splatter; ex. irrigations of large areas, arterial catheter insertions (Potter, p. 419); a nurse who wears glasses uses reusable, disposable or removable shields around eyeglasses; must fit snugly around the face (Potter, p. 419).
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
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eyes, nose and mouth covered when anticipate splash and splatter; N95 for TB patients; have to be fit tested; protects nurse from inhaling small-particle droplets that remain suspended in the air; surgical mask protects nurse from inhaling large-particle aerosols that travel short distances (3 feet); patients susceptible to infection have to wear masks; when transporting patient wears mask; speak little when wearing mask to decrease moisture in mask (Potter, p. 419)
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Bagging trash or linen
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double bagging is not recommended or necessary; tie securely
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transporting patients
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put clean gowns on patients before transporting; if patient has airborne illness, the patient has to wear a mask; use extra layer of sheets of suspected drainage will occur; clean all equipment with acceptable germicide (Potter, p. 420)
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Removing PPE
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remove in opposite order for which applied: gloves first, remove eyewear/faceshield or goggles, remove gown; turn inside out so as to not touch with bear hands, then remove mask; pull mask away from face
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Assessing vital signs
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If MRSA, VRE, equipment remains in the room whenever possible (stethescope and cuff); if stethescope reused, clean diaphragm or bell with alcohol; use individual thermometer or disposable thermometer
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Protective Environment Precautions
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designed for patients with transplants and gene therapy; requires a special room with positive airflow
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Procedure during Infection Control
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Inform client, family of precaution; be mindful of psychosocial assessment
Demonstrate procedure of hand washing to client and family Explain how organism transmitted Make sure environment clean, airy, open drapes; listen to patient concerns Post precaution measures outside room Isolation room/anteroom must have hand hygiene and PPE supplies; antimicrobial soal gown, mask (N95 respirator), eyewear; goggles, gloves |
