skills and techniques USAHS Midterm Exam
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what is contact precautions? used to prevent transmission of infectious
agents
that are spread by direct or indirect contact
with
patient or environment.
when would you use contact excessive wound drainage, fecal
precautions? incontinence,
other discharges from body with increased
risk of
transmission
what are the Contact precautions wash hands before and after entering,
guidelines? gloves,
gown (when in direct contact with patient
or
environment), 3ft between beds and
dedicated
equipment
what is droplet precautions? used to prevent transmission of pathogens
spread
through mucus membranes or close
respiratory
contact with respiratory secretions
,what are the guidelines for droplet wash hands before and entering room,
precaution? wear a
mask, pt. should have a private room, and
pt.
should wear a surgical mask outside of
room
what are airborne precautions? used to prevent transmission of infection
agents
that remain infectious over long distance
when
suspended in air
examples of airborne precautions chickenpox, measles, TB, SARS-CoV
what are the guidelines for wash hands before and after entering
airborne room, wear
precautions? N-95 respirator (fit test needed), discard
mask after
leaving room, room should be private with
door
remaining closed, patient should wear
mask when
transported
Doning PPE order hand hygiene
gown
mask
eye protection
gloves
, Doffing PPE Order Gloves
eye protection
gown
mask
hand hygeine
Which cushion is the lowest cost, standard foam
and
has firm support?
Which cushion is best to use in Gel or memory foam
combination with the standard
foam?
the standard foam is best for developing pressure sores
individuals with low risk of......
which cushion is primarily used for standard foam
support and positioning?
which cushion is supportive and Gel
pliable that moves with used but
keeps them in place?
Which cushion is best used in Gel+Foam
cased
of advanced skin breakdown
and/or
for bariatric users?
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
what is contact precautions? used to prevent transmission of infectious
agents
that are spread by direct or indirect contact
with
patient or environment.
when would you use contact excessive wound drainage, fecal
precautions? incontinence,
other discharges from body with increased
risk of
transmission
what are the Contact precautions wash hands before and after entering,
guidelines? gloves,
gown (when in direct contact with patient
or
environment), 3ft between beds and
dedicated
equipment
what is droplet precautions? used to prevent transmission of pathogens
spread
through mucus membranes or close
respiratory
contact with respiratory secretions
,what are the guidelines for droplet wash hands before and entering room,
precaution? wear a
mask, pt. should have a private room, and
pt.
should wear a surgical mask outside of
room
what are airborne precautions? used to prevent transmission of infection
agents
that remain infectious over long distance
when
suspended in air
examples of airborne precautions chickenpox, measles, TB, SARS-CoV
what are the guidelines for wash hands before and after entering
airborne room, wear
precautions? N-95 respirator (fit test needed), discard
mask after
leaving room, room should be private with
door
remaining closed, patient should wear
mask when
transported
Doning PPE order hand hygiene
gown
mask
eye protection
gloves
, Doffing PPE Order Gloves
eye protection
gown
mask
hand hygeine
Which cushion is the lowest cost, standard foam
and
has firm support?
Which cushion is best to use in Gel or memory foam
combination with the standard
foam?
the standard foam is best for developing pressure sores
individuals with low risk of......
which cushion is primarily used for standard foam
support and positioning?
which cushion is supportive and Gel
pliable that moves with used but
keeps them in place?
Which cushion is best used in Gel+Foam
cased
of advanced skin breakdown
and/or
for bariatric users?
