Skills and Techniques USAHS Midterm Questions with Complete Solutions

Skills and Techniques USAHS Midterm Questions with Complete Solutions 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 precautions? excessive wound drainage, fecal incontinence, other discharges from body with increased risk of transmission what are the Contact precautions guidelines? 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? used to prevent transmission of pathogens spread through mucus membranes or close respiratory contact with respiratory secretions what are the guidelines for droplet precaution? 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? 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 airborne precautions? wash hands before and after entering room, wear 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, and has firm support? standard foam Which cushion is best to use in combination with the standard foam? Gel or memory foam the standard foam is best for individuals with low risk of...... developing pressure sores which cushion is primarily used for support and positioning? standard foam which cushion is supportive and pliable that moves with used but keeps them in place? Gel Which cushion is best used in cased of advanced skin breakdown and/or for bariatric users? Gel+Foam which cushion prevents the patient from leaning? wedge/positioning How would you position a wedge cushion to prevent the patient from leaning forward or slouching? High posterior and low anterior Which cushion is the best for patients with decreased sensation or history of pressure sores? ROHO Which cushion would you choose for a 28-year old male who sustained a SCI at the T-12 level and has lack of sensation and motor control from