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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
Rest - warm - humid air
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

2. Droplet precautions
Mask will 3 feet
Fecal/oral
A private room but the door can remain open - Use standard percautions but a wear a MASK When YOUR W/In 3FT of The PT - SPIT ZOne
1. Cirrhosis encephalopathy 2. PIH (pregenancy induced hypertension) 3. DT'S (delirium tremors) 4. ICP 5. CVA 6. Meningitis 7. Brian surgery 8. head trauma

3. What patients need Droplet precautions?

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4. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Mask will 3 feet
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

5. Where can you find Salmonella
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Feces of infected people or animals
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Private room - gloves - gown - MRS.WEE M - Multidrug resistant organism R - Respiratory infection - RSV child wears mask S - Skin infections (see below 'VCHIPS') W - Wound infections E - Enteric infections - clostridium defficile E - Eye infections

6. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

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7. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

8. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
1. HOB up to eat 2. On right side after eating 3. Suction avialable 4. Side rails up 5. Bed in low position 6. Call bell w/ patient reach
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Wash your hands w/ an antimicrobial soap for 15min before and after contact with pts and teach pt's family members to do the same place in isolation - use dedicated equipment
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

9. Where would you see a rash w/ Rocky mountain spotted fever?
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
No vaccine if : patient has temp > 101 on antibiotics For exposure to any infection/ enlarged lymph nodes: immunoglobin given ----- for pain and discomfort Misc Facts

10. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

11. Infected Air - borne precaution
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Use standard precautions except if an organism is listed. Follow the CDC guidelines If patient presents with S&S of infection ( increase temp - rash - high WBC) isolate immediately until verified. Which patient can you keep at the same room COPD + N
A diet high in calories and low fat
Private room with negative pressure

12. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
Bleach
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Chef
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

13. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
1.Anyone recieving high doses of steriods 2. Pregnant women 3. A allergy to neomycin or gelatin 4.Anyone w/ an active infection 5. Immuncomprimised pt's

14. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
Rest - warm - humid air
Transfer the adult patient with a condition or treatment similar to that which is seen in the pediatric population COPD is like CF (cystic fibrosis) = both need chest physiotherapy Pneumonia is pneumonia
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Dry cough

15. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
A diet high in calories and low fat
Rest - warm - humid air
Small pox

16. WHen should you use standard percautions
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

17. How would you take off Personal protective gear?
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Bleach
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

18. How can you stop the spread of c diff

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19. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
1. Cirrhosis encephalopathy 2. PIH (pregenancy induced hypertension) 3. DT'S (delirium tremors) 4. ICP 5. CVA 6. Meningitis 7. Brian surgery 8. head trauma
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
A
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]

20. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
Before the rash appears
Glanders - Lassa
Deet spray
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV

21. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Dry cough
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards

22. How is Salmonella transmitted
A
Contaminated food and water
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
Mask will 3 feet

23. Which Patient CAN KEEP In The SAME ROOM
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

24. What is a GUAIAC test?
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Private rooms or patient with same organisms

25. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
N - V - D and Abd pain
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
-- Aqua Mephyton = Vitamin K = given coumadin going to surgery ---- Morphine SO4 40mg IV stat for MI ( no more than 40mg) ---- When someone have low K+ hold the digoxin ----- Immunocompromised ----- PCP (pneumocyst carini pneumonia) Peds nurse float
Wash their hands before and after handling pets

26. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
Use standard precautions except if an organism is listed. Follow the CDC guidelines If patient presents with S&S of infection ( increase temp - rash - high WBC) isolate immediately until verified. Which patient can you keep at the same room COPD + N
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

27. Rabies pt's would need

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28. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
Gloves
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
1. Cirrhosis encephalopathy 2. PIH (pregenancy induced hypertension) 3. DT'S (delirium tremors) 4. ICP 5. CVA 6. Meningitis 7. Brian surgery 8. head trauma

29. Rule: What YOU CAN USE When Patient GOING To SURGERY And Which MED YOU CAN HOLD
Dry cough
-- Aqua Mephyton = Vitamin K = given coumadin going to surgery ---- Morphine SO4 40mg IV stat for MI ( no more than 40mg) ---- When someone have low K+ hold the digoxin ----- Immunocompromised ----- PCP (pneumocyst carini pneumonia) Peds nurse float
Pink red maculopapules
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.

30. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Rest - warm - humid air
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Before the rash appears

31. What would you question with a c diff pt
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
-- Aqua Mephyton = Vitamin K = given coumadin going to surgery ---- Morphine SO4 40mg IV stat for MI ( no more than 40mg) ---- When someone have low K+ hold the digoxin ----- Immunocompromised ----- PCP (pneumocyst carini pneumonia) Peds nurse float

32. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
A
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
1. Cirrhosis encephalopathy 2. PIH (pregenancy induced hypertension) 3. DT'S (delirium tremors) 4. ICP 5. CVA 6. Meningitis 7. Brian surgery 8. head trauma

33. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
Transfer the adult patient with a condition or treatment similar to that which is seen in the pediatric population COPD is like CF (cystic fibrosis) = both need chest physiotherapy Pneumonia is pneumonia
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Use standard precautions except if an organism is listed. Follow the CDC guidelines If patient presents with S&S of infection ( increase temp - rash - high WBC) isolate immediately until verified. Which patient can you keep at the same room COPD + N

34. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Gloves
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
A private room but the door can remain open - Use standard percautions but a wear a MASK When YOUR W/In 3FT of The PT - SPIT ZOne

35. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
Glanders - Lassa
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Dry cough
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

36. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.

37. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
Mask will 3 feet
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Contaminated food and water
Deet spray

38. Transferring Patient BETWEEN WARDS
Chef
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Fecal/oral
Dry cough

39. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
Rest - warm - humid air
Use standard precautions except if an organism is listed. Follow the CDC guidelines If patient presents with S&S of infection ( increase temp - rash - high WBC) isolate immediately until verified. Which patient can you keep at the same room COPD + N
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Wash your hands w/ an antimicrobial soap for 15min before and after contact with pts and teach pt's family members to do the same place in isolation - use dedicated equipment

40. When should you use Airborne Precautions
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers

41. Contact Precautions
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

42. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
No vaccine if : patient has temp > 101 on antibiotics For exposure to any infection/ enlarged lymph nodes: immunoglobin given ----- for pain and discomfort Misc Facts
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Kopliks spots
A diet high in calories and low fat

43. Who needs Standard and Contact precautions (SC)
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis

44. What are common side effects of PPE
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Chef
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Deet spray

45. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Infected patient can leave their rooms as long as they wear the same protective garments out of their room that we wear when we are going (entering in ) into their room.
Pink red maculopapules
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

46. Who should get the chicken pox vaccine
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

47. What should you wear when drawing blood
Gloves
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure

48. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
Pink red maculopapules
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
Dry cough

49. How is Hep A spread
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Fecal/oral
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Private room - gloves - gown - MRS.WEE M - Multidrug resistant organism R - Respiratory infection - RSV child wears mask S - Skin infections (see below 'VCHIPS') W - Wound infections E - Enteric infections - clostridium defficile E - Eye infections

50. What should you wear if blood is spurting?
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
1. HOB up to eat 2. On right side after eating 3. Suction avialable 4. Side rails up 5. Bed in low position 6. Call bell w/ patient reach