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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

Subjects : nclex, health-sciences, nursing

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect 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.
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
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

2. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Glanders - Lassa
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine

3. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
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
Rest - warm - humid air

4. What should you wear when drawing blood
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Gloves
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

5. What type of job should a person with hepatitis never have
Chef
Gloves
Mask will 3 feet
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

6. WHen should you use standard percautions
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
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
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES

7. Which Patient CAN KEEP In The SAME ROOM
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
DISCONTINUE The ATB
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

8. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
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
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

9. When should you use Airborne Precautions
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

10. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Pink red maculopapules
Before the rash appears
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards

11. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
Pink red maculopapules
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Before the rash appears
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

12. What are the characteristics of Mumps
Small pox
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Feces of infected people or animals

13. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS

14. To be most effective when should postexposure prophylaxis (PPE) be started?
Deet spray
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Kopliks spots
Small pox

15. 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
Gloves
Bleach
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

16. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
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
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

17. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Gloves

18. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
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
Gloves

19. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

20. What should you have the patient sign after being stuck by a needle?
Pink red maculopapules
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Glanders - Lassa
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV

21. Identify the type of precaution required
DISCONTINUE The ATB
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Pink red maculopapules

22. What is a GUAIAC test?
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Deet spray
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

23. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
N - V - D and Abd pain
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
A diet high in calories and low fat

24. What is the order for putting on personal protective gear?
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Gloves
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

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

26. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
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
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

27. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
Small pox
-- 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
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative

28. 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
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
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
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.

29. What are common side effects of PPE
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Dry cough
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
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

30. How is Salmonella transmitted
Contaminated food and water
Before the rash appears
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

31. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Small pox
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
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin

32. How is Hep A spread
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Fecal/oral
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
Deet spray

33. Where can you find Salmonella
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Feces of infected people or animals
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

34. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
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
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

35. How can you prevent Salmonella
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Bleach
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
Rest - warm - humid air

36. Who needs Standard and Contact precautions (SC)
N - V - D and Abd pain
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor

37. 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
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

38. How is c diff transmitted?
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
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

39. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
A diet high in calories and low fat
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

40. After getting the Varicella vacc who should you teach pt's to avoid
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Chef
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH

41. What should you wash the toilet seat with
Feces of infected people or animals
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Bleach

42. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
Kopliks spots
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard

43. 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
Small pox
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
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

44. What are the S/S for Botulism
Rest - warm - humid air
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
N - V - D and Abd pain

45. Rabies pt's would need

46. Transferring Patient BETWEEN WARDS
Bleach
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days

47. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Dry cough

48. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Gloves
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
-- 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

49. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
Deet spray
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]

50. What would you question with a c diff 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
N - V - D and Abd pain
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium