Skills And Techniques USAHS Midterm Set Test Questions And Correct Answers

Skills And Techniques USAHS Midterm Set Test Questions And Correct Answers 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