Gnur 238 Contact, Airborne, & Droplet Precautions & Protective Isolation Exam 100% Verified.  

General Chart of Airborne, Contact & Droplet Precautions on Reverse Side - ANSWER What PPE is needed for standard precautions? - ANSWERUse judgment to use certain/all PPE & respiratory etiquette when coming in to contact with or potentially coming into contact with the following: 1) infectious bodily materials 2) blood (must be used whether or not it's visible) 3) bodily fluids (except sweat), 4) non-intact skin, & 5) mucous membranes What PPE is needed for contact precautions? - ANSWERGloves & Gown If you are emptying a catheter, what kind of PPE would you need? - ANSWERGloves. If @ risk of splash, mask/goggles What conditions require protective isolation? And, what are the measures taken? - ANSWERPt's w/ compromized immune system so you need to protect the pt from microorganisms: 1)Allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation 2) Chemotherapy 3) Diseases/disorders where meds immunosuppress like leukemia, myelsodysplastic syndrome, aplastic anemia, systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV infection, severe sepsis Measures taken: 1) positive pressure room w/ HEPA filtration 2) a mask for anyone entering room or for pt if theyre leaving the room 3) Meticulous handwashing 4) No live plants, fresh flowers, fresh raw fruit or veggies, sushi, or bleu cheese (b/c may harbor bacteria/fungi) What diseases/conditions require droplet precautions? - ANSWERDroplet precautions