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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. Who is not able to start PPE
Kopliks spots
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
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
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES

2. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands

3. WHen should you use standard percautions
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Gloves
Pink red maculopapules

4. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
A diet high in calories and low fat
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Private room with negative pressure

5. What is the tx for Scabies
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
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
Pink red maculopapules

6. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
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
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients

7. What are the S/S for Botulism
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
N - V - D and Abd pain
-- 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
Fecal/oral

8. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Dry cough
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

9. Which Patient CAN KEEP In The SAME ROOM
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
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
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

10. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

11. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
-- 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 consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
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
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

12. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Pink red maculopapules

13. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
Private room with negative pressure
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Small pox
Deet spray

14. How would you take off Personal protective gear?
Deet spray
Chef
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Gloves

15. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
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
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

16. Who needs Standard Contact and Droplet precautions
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
Glanders - Lassa
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress

17. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
Kopliks spots
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus

18. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
-- 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
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

19. What should you wear if blood is spurting?
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
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative

20. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Before the rash appears

21. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Contaminated food and water
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

22. Rule: What YOU CAN USE When Patient GOING To SURGERY And Which MED YOU CAN HOLD
-- 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
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
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Glanders - Lassa

23. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR 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.
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
N - V - D and Abd pain

24. Transferring Patient BETWEEN WARDS
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Kopliks spots
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM

25. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Before the rash appears
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
Contaminated food and water

26. What should you have the patient sign after being stuck by a needle?
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
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
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C

27. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
Rest - warm - humid air
Fecal/oral
A diet high in calories and low fat
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine

28. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
Feces of infected people or animals
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
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. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]

29. Where can you find Salmonella
Pink red maculopapules
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
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Feces of infected people or animals

30. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
A diet high in calories and low fat

31. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

32. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
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.
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
Fecal/oral

33. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
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.
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO

34. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
Fecal/oral
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
Dry cough
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept

35. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
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
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor

36. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
A
Glanders - Lassa

37. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
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
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

38. 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
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
-- 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
Bleach

39. patient what kind of room they should stay
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE 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.
Private rooms or patient with same organisms

40. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Chef
Kopliks spots
Deet spray

41. What are common side effects of PPE
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
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
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
Glanders - Lassa

42. What is warn when suctioning?
A diet high in calories and low fat
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

43. Who needs Standard - Airbourne and Contact precautions
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
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

44. When should you use Airborne Precautions
Pink red maculopapules
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Gloves

45. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Dry cough
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
A

46. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
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
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

47. What patients need Droplet precautions?

48. Contact Precautions
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium

49. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
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
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)

50. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Glanders - Lassa