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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. How is Salmonella transmitted
Contaminated food and water
Dry cough
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

2. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
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
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

3. What is a GUAIAC test?
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV

4. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
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
Small pox
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
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

5. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Dry cough
Pink red maculopapules
Before the rash appears
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

6. Who needs Standard - Airbourne and Contact precautions
Small pox
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
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

7. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
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

8. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Before the rash appears

9. Identify the type of precaution required
Deet spray
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Bleach
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

10. What type of job should a person with hepatitis never have
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Chef
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
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

11. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin

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

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13. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
Kopliks spots
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

14. How can you stop the spread of c diff

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15. Which Patient CAN KEEP In The SAME ROOM
Deet spray
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
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

16. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
Before the rash appears
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards

17. Rule: What YOU CAN USE When Patient GOING To SURGERY And Which MED YOU CAN HOLD
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
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
-- 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

18. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
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
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

19. Contact Precautions
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
Fecal/oral
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

20. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Deet spray
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)

21. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
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
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

22. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
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
Glanders - Lassa
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
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

23. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
Dry cough
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

24. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
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

25. What should you wash the toilet seat with
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
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
Bleach
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

26. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
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
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Small pox
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)

27. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
Before the rash appears
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
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

28. What are the characteristics of Mumps
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Kopliks spots
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

29. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Contaminated food and water
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

30. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
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
Contaminated food and water
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers

31. 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
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

32. What should you wear when drawing blood
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
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Gloves
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

33. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
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
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
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

34. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

35. After getting the Varicella vacc who should you teach pt's to avoid
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
Contaminated food and water
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
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

36. How can you prevent Salmonella
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Chef
Pink red maculopapules
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

37. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Before the rash appears
Contaminated food and water

38. Droplet precautions
Chef
Mask will 3 feet
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Wash their hands before and after handling pets

39. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
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
A diet high in calories and low fat
Deet spray
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

40. How would you take off Personal protective gear?
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
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
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

41. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
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

42. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

43. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
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
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
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
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

44. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
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
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
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

45. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
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
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Bleach
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

46. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Chef
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)

47. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

48. What should you have the patient sign after being stuck by a needle?
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

49. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Bleach
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus

50. Where would you see a rash w/ Rocky mountain spotted fever?
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Contaminated food and water
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
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots