MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review)

MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review) • Example of infectious reservoir ◦ Insect • Highest risk for infections? ◦ 90 year old • Example of localized infection ◦ Redness • Hospital acquired surgical infection common cause? ◦ Staphylococcus aureus • Soap & water kills? ◦ C. Diff • Red man syndrome? ◦ Vancomycin • Precautions when dealing with splattering body fluids? ◦ Face shield • Indirect transmission example? ◦ Infected person touches an object another person goes behind them and touches that same object after them. • What orders to prioritize first if you have a bunch of orders to do for an infected patient? ◦ Always collect cultures before administering antibiotics • WBC count with a patient who has an infection ◦ WBC count will be high because it’s trying to fight off the infection