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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. When should you use Airborne Precautions
Rest - warm - humid air
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

2. What is a GUAIAC test?
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

3. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Glanders - Lassa
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium

4. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Small pox
Before the rash appears
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

5. Droplet precautions
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Mask will 3 feet
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis

6. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
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.
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

7. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Deet spray
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
Small pox

8. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
Gloves
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Small pox

9. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Private room with negative pressure
Pink red maculopapules
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
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium

10. How can you stop the spread of c diff

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11. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Kopliks spots
Pink red maculopapules

12. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Gloves
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
-- 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

13. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
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
1.. Patient with/ night sweats and temp w/cough (TB). 2. Headache and stiff neck ( Meningitis). 3. Adult w/rash or blisters only on one side (Shingles). 4. Any patient w/ S&S of infection: 1ST ACTION ISOLATE
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
A

14. What should you wash the toilet seat with
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
Bleach
Fecal/oral
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

15. What are the characteristics of Mumps
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
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
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
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.

16. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Rest - warm - humid air

17. Infected Air - borne precaution
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Private room with negative pressure
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation

18. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Private rooms or patient with same organisms

19. Rule: What YOU CAN USE When Patient GOING To SURGERY And Which MED YOU CAN HOLD
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
-- 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
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
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

20. How can you prevent Salmonella
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
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
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months

21. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Private room with negative pressure
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands

22. What is warn when suctioning?
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
Small pox
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.
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

23. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

24. What should you tell the pt to prepare for the GUAIAC test

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25. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Gloves

26. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

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27. What are common side effects of PPE
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES

28. What should you have the patient sign after being stuck by a needle?
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers

29. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
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

30. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
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.
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
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

31. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Rest - warm - humid air

32. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Rest - warm - humid air
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months

33. Who is not able to start PPE
Chef
Rest - warm - humid air
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

34. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
A diet high in calories and low fat
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
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV

35. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
N - V - D and Abd pain

36. What is the tx for Scabies
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Gloves
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
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine

37. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

38. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
A diet high in calories and low fat
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Chef

39. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
N - V - D and Abd pain
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
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

40. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

41. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Small pox
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

42. What patients need Droplet precautions?

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43. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Rest - warm - humid air
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything

44. Who should get the chicken pox vaccine
Rest - warm - humid air
Bleach
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers

45. INTERVENTION FOR PREVENT ASPIRATION
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
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
N - V - D and Abd pain

46. Where would you see a rash w/ Rocky mountain spotted fever?
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Kopliks spots
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES

47. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
Fecal/oral
Glanders - Lassa
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Gloves

48. What should you wear if blood is spurting?
Glanders - Lassa
A diet high in calories and low fat
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards

49. How is Salmonella transmitted
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Pink red maculopapules
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Contaminated food and water

50. patient what kind of room they should stay
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months