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what is contact precautions? - ANSWER-used to prevent transmission of infectious agents that are spread by direct or indirect contact with patient or environment. when would you use contact precautions? - ANSWER-excessive wound drainage, fecal incontinence, other discharges from body with increased risk of transmission what are the Contact precautions guidelines? - ANSWER-wash hands before and after entering, gloves, gown (when in direct contact with patient or environment), 3ft between beds and dedicated equipment what is droplet precautions? - ANSWER-used to prevent transmission of pathogens spread through mucus membranes or close respiratory contact with respiratory secretions what are the guidelines for droplet precaution? - ANSWER-wash hands before and entering room, wear a mask, pt. should have a private room, and pt. should wear a surgical mask outside of room what are airborne precautions? - ANSWER-used to prevent transmission of infection agents that remain infectious over long distance when suspended in air
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