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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
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Dry cough
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Private room with negative pressure

2. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
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
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

3. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

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4. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
Small pox
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
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.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept

5. What are the characteristics of Mumps
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
Before the rash appears
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

6. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
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. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Contaminated food and water
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

7. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
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
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)

8. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS

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

10. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Gloves
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

11. What are common side effects of PPE
Feces of infected people or animals
Before the rash appears
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
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days

12. What would you question with a c diff pt
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.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation

13. How is Salmonella transmitted
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
Contaminated food and water
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

14. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Glanders - Lassa

15. What should you wear when drawing blood
Gloves
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months

16. patient what kind of room they should stay
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Before the rash appears

17. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
Bleach
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO

18. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
Before the rash appears

19. What should you wash the toilet seat with
Glanders - Lassa
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Bleach
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

20. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
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
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

21. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Deet spray
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor

22. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
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
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
Pink red maculopapules

23. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Deet spray
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.
A diet high in calories and low fat

24. Rabies pt's would need

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25. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Pink red maculopapules
Dry cough
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

26. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Pink red maculopapules
Mask will 3 feet
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

27. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
A diet high in calories and low fat
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

28. Who is not able to start PPE
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Dry cough
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

29. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Dry cough
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

30. Identify the type of precaution required
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
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
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C

31. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
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.
Bleach
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs

32. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
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
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients

33. Where would you see a rash w/ Rocky mountain spotted fever?
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

34. Who needs Standard - Airbourne and Contact precautions
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Small pox
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)

35. What is a GUAIAC test?
Pink red maculopapules
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
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
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

36. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO

37. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
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
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO

38. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
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
Mask will 3 feet
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients

39. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
A diet high in calories and low fat
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Rest - warm - humid air

40. What is warn when suctioning?
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Rest - warm - humid air
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
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

41. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
Contaminated food and water
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
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

42. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
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
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
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

43. When should you use Airborne Precautions
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
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves

44. Who should get the chicken pox vaccine
Deet spray
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

45. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
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
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin

46. Contact Precautions
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

47. WHen should you use standard percautions
Feces of infected people or animals
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
- 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

48. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Glanders - Lassa
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

49. What is the tx for Scabies
Contaminated food and water
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
A diet high in calories and low fat
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine

50. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
-- 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
A diet high in calories and low fat
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
DISCONTINUE The ATB