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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine
2. When should you use Airborne Precautions
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
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
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
3. How is Salmonella transmitted
Contaminated food and water
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
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.
4. What is the tx for Scabies
Before the rash appears
Mask will 3 feet
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
5. How is c diff transmitted?
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
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
6. What are the S/S for Botulism
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
N - V - D and Abd pain
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
7. Who should get the chicken pox vaccine
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
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
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Private room with negative pressure
8. patient what kind of room they should stay
Feces of infected people or animals
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
A
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
9. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
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
Glanders - Lassa
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Fecal/oral
10. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Rest - warm - humid air
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
11. Identify the type of precaution required
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Mask will 3 feet
Pink red maculopapules
Dry cough
12. Infected Air - borne precaution
Private room with negative pressure
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
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
13. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
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
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
14. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Kopliks spots
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
15. WHen should you use standard percautions
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
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
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
16. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
A
17. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
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
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
18. Who needs Standard and Contact precautions (SC)
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
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
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
19. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
Chef
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
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
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
20. How would you take off Personal protective gear?
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Fecal/oral
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
21. Rabies pt's would need
22. Transferring Patient BETWEEN WARDS
Chef
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Mask will 3 feet
23. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
24. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Contaminated food and water
A
Before the rash appears
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
25. What is the order for putting on personal protective gear?
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
26. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
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
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
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
27. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
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.
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
28. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Dry cough
29. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
N - V - D and Abd pain
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
Feces of infected people or animals
30. What should you wear if blood is spurting?
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
31. What is warn when suctioning?
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Deet spray
Chef
32. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Chef
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
33. What should you wash the toilet seat with
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Chef
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
Bleach
34. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
35. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Dry cough
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
36. Who is not able to start PPE
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
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
37. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS
38. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
A diet high in calories and low fat
39. Droplet precautions
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Mask will 3 feet
Pink red maculopapules
40. To be most effective when should postexposure prophylaxis (PPE) be started?
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
A
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
41. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Private room with negative pressure
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
42. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
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
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
43. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Chef
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
44. What are the characteristics of Mumps
Deet spray
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
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
45. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Feces of infected people or animals
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
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
Pink red maculopapules
46. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Contaminated food and water
Dry cough
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
Feces of infected people or animals
47. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
Private room with negative pressure
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Pink red maculopapules
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
48. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
Glanders - Lassa
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
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
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
49. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Pink red maculopapules
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
50. How is Hep A spread
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Fecal/oral
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Private room with negative pressure