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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. Who is not able to start PPE
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Private room with negative pressure
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

2. patient what kind of room they should stay
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
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

3. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
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.
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
DISCONTINUE The ATB

4. Identify the type of precaution required
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
A
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Pink red maculopapules

5. Infected Air - borne precaution
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Private room with negative pressure

6. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
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
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
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

7. What are the S/S for Botulism
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.
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
N - V - D and Abd pain
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine

8. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV

9. What should you wear when drawing blood
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Gloves
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
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

10. How would you take off Personal protective gear?
Chef
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
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.

11. What are common side effects of PPE
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Fecal/oral

12. Droplet precautions
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Mask will 3 feet
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation

13. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
Glanders - Lassa
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Rest - warm - humid air
A diet high in calories and low fat

14. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
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
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
DISCONTINUE The ATB

15. What should you wash the toilet seat with
Bleach
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Small pox
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

16. INTERVENTION FOR PREVENT ASPIRATION
Deet spray
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. 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
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

17. Who needs Standard - Airbourne and Contact precautions
Rest - warm - humid air
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Small pox
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

18. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Small pox
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
Pink red maculopapules
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

19. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
A
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis

20. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Pink red maculopapules
Dry cough
Mask will 3 feet
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

21. Who should get the chicken pox vaccine
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Bleach
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)

22. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the 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
Glanders - Lassa

23. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Deet spray

24. What type of job should a person with hepatitis never have
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
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
Chef
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

25. To be most effective when should postexposure prophylaxis (PPE) be started?
Fecal/oral
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
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

26. Where can you find Salmonella
Feces of infected people or animals
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
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

27. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
DISCONTINUE The ATB

28. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
Glanders - Lassa
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.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

29. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Pink red maculopapules
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin

30. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
Small pox
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 - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

31. Rabies pt's would need

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32. 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
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
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days

33. Which Patient CAN KEEP In The SAME ROOM
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together

34. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
DISCONTINUE The ATB
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

35. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Wash their hands before and after handling pets

36. Contact Precautions
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

37. When should you use Airborne Precautions
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
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

38. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Before the rash appears
Kopliks spots
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
Feces of infected people or animals

39. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
Before the rash appears
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.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO

40. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Small pox
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
Kopliks spots

41. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Gloves
Contaminated food and water
Mask will 3 feet

42. How is Salmonella transmitted
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
A diet high in calories and low fat
Contaminated food and water

43. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

44. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Gloves

45. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

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46. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
Rest - warm - humid air
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
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

47. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
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
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 - gown - goggles and mask - Everything

48. What is the tx for Scabies
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Private room with negative pressure

49. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
A diet high in calories and low fat
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. 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

50. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
-- 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
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Rest - warm - humid air