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PNUR 128- INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Chain of InfectionInfectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry,
susceptible host
Medical Asepsis
Practices designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens; synonym for
clean technique
When to handwash
Before touching a patient
Before a procedure
After a procedure or bodily fluid exposure risk
After touching a patient
After touching a patient's surroundings
Infection Control
Protect clients from acquiring infections
Protect the health careworkers from becoming infected
Protective/ Reverse Isolation
Clients is at risk from pathogens around them (burn victims, bone marrow
transplants, AIDS, Chemotherapy recipients)
Contact precautions
The patient should be placed in a private room. Wear a gown and gloves when
entering the room if you anticipate contact with the patient or items in a room.
Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
Limit transport of patient to essential purposes, Dedicate use of equipment to a
single pt, Ensure daily cleaning of patient-care items, equipment, etc.
Droplet Precautions
, Patient should be placed in a private room.. Wear a mask & visor when working
within 2 meters(6 feet) of patient. Limit patient transport; use surgical mask on
patient during transport. Avoid contact with droplets from an infected person
via coughing, sneezing, talking or during procedure eg. throat swab,
tracheotomy suctioning
Airborne Precautions
Patient must be placed in a private room with monitored negative air pressure.
Keep both doors closed. Wear an N95 respirator when entering their room.
Limit patient transport to only essential purposes; use surgical mask on patient
during transport.
Donning
Hand hygiene
gown
mask
hand hygiene
gloves
Doffing
Remove gown and gloves
Hand hygiene
Mask/visor
Hand hygiene
Goggles (if wearing)
Hand hygiene
Comprehensive Assessment
Current meds
S+S
Past history
Life changes
Living environment
Family situation
Cognitive status
Nutritional status
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