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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
Gloves
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
DISCONTINUE The ATB
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late

2. Droplet precautions
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Mask will 3 feet
Dry cough

3. Transferring Patient BETWEEN WARDS
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
Pink red maculopapules
Gloves
Bleach

4. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
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
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
A

5. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus

6. Who needs Standard - Airbourne and Contact precautions
Small pox
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)

7. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Before the rash appears
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS

8. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Rest - warm - humid air

9. What is the two diseased caused by ticks
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
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
Wash their hands before and after handling pets

10. How is Salmonella transmitted
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
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
Contaminated food and water

11. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
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.
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin

12. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
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
Pink red maculopapules
-- 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

13. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

14. What is the order for putting on personal protective gear?
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

15. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
A
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation

16. How is c diff transmitted?
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Contaminated food and water
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

17. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
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
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
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

18. Who shouldn't get the Chicken pox vaccine

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19. Contact Precautions
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
DISCONTINUE The ATB

20. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
A

21. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS

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22. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

23. Who is not able to start PPE
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
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
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

24. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
Small pox
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

25. What would you question with a c diff pt
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
Contaminated food and water
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

26. When dealing w/ a Droplet percautions pt they require
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
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
A
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS

27. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Dry cough
A diet high in calories and low fat
-- 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

28. What Is The Rule: NEVER SEND A Patient To SURGERY ANTICOAGULANT
A
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.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)

29. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme 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
Deet spray
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure

30. INTERVENTION FOR PREVENT ASPIRATION
Dry cough
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
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.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients

31. patient what kind of room they should stay
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Chef

32. What type of job should a person with hepatitis never have
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Rest - warm - humid air
Chef
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH

33. Where can you find Salmonella
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Feces of infected people or animals
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
A diet high in calories and low fat

34. What are characteristics of Measles (Rubeola)
Kopliks spots
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
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.
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor

35. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
Kopliks spots
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Private rooms or patient with same organisms

36. If aptient is going to surgery do not give them
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
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
N - V - D and Abd pain

37. What should the school teacher teach kids handleing pets
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months

38. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Before the rash appears
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Contaminated food and water

39. To be most effective when should postexposure prophylaxis (PPE) be started?
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure
Chef
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Bleach

40. WHen should you use standard percautions
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Private room with negative pressure
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Wash their hands before and after handling pets

41. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
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

42. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Fecal/oral

43. What should you wash the toilet seat with
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Bleach
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure

44. What is a GUAIAC test?
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
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

45. Rabies pt's would need

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46. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
Deet spray
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Glanders - Lassa
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

47. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
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.
Small pox

48. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

49. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
1.Recieve ward must be familar w/ the disease/ treatment 2. Be alert for gender specific wards

50. When should you use Airborne 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
Dry cough
Pink red maculopapules
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB