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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. Who is not able to start PPE
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
Gloves
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

2. When is a pt w/measles most contagious?
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Contaminated food and water
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Before the rash appears

3. When CAN INFECTED Patient LEAVE TheIR ROOM
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
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.
Fecal/oral
Before the rash appears

4. BLEEDING PRECAUTION Patient. These Patients Who Are On...
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
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
Pink red maculopapules

5. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months

6. What should a Contact Precaution pt have
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
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
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
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room

7. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
A diet high in calories and low fat
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together

8. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
Deet spray
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Pink red maculopapules
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands

9. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
Contaminated food and water
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
A diet high in calories and low fat

10. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
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
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Fecal/oral

11. What type of job should a person with hepatitis never have
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
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Chef
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

12. Rabies pt's would need

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13. Rule: What YOU CAN USE When Patient GOING To SURGERY And Which MED YOU CAN HOLD
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
-- 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
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
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.

14. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
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]
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative

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

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16. Rule: Transferring ADULT To PEDIATRIC WARDS
N - V - D and Abd pain
Bleach
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
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

17. Which Patient NEED To ISOLATE
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
Small pox
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

18. What is a GUAIAC test?
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
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Wash their hands before and after handling pets

19. What are the characteristics of Mumps
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
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
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands

20. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS

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21. Rule: DISCHARGE DURING AN EMERGENCY
Those with liver problems and pregnant women
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

22. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
Pink red maculopapules
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever

23. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
Gloves
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
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
N - V - D and Abd pain

24. How can you prevent Salmonella
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Dry cough
Bleach
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs

25. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
Before the rash appears
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
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative

26. How is Salmonella transmitted
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Contaminated food and water
Small pox
Glanders - Lassa

27. What should you wear if blood is spurting?
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Dry cough
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
Rest - warm - humid air

28. Contact Precautions
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
Disposable dinnerware - GLOVES/GOWN ALWAYS - need dedicated equipment and disinfect room
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
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

29. What is the tx for Scabies
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Gloves

30. When should you use Airborne Precautions
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
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
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB

31. What are common side effects of PPE
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool

32. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact

33. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
Dry cough
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Small pox

34. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure

35. What pt's need to use Standard - Airbourne - Contaction and Droplet Precautions (SAC D)
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Chef
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard

36. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
-- 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
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

37. How can you stop the spread of c diff

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38. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS

39. What should you wash the toilet seat with
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
Bleach
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin

40. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
-- 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
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Deet spray

41. Identify the type of precaution required
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
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
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Private room with negative pressure

42. How is Hep A spread
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Fecal/oral
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine

43. What is warn when suctioning?
Wash hands before eating - after handling pets wash fruit and through cook meat and eggs
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands

44. DON'T TRANSFER Which Patient
Bleach
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
1. Patient which are UNSTABLE 2. Unknown diagnosis 3. Patient whose condition is made worse by stress
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV

45. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

46. What would you question with a c diff pt
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
Contaminated food and water

47. After getting the Varicella vacc who should you teach pt's to avoid
N - V - D and Abd pain
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH

48. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
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
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Fecal/oral

49. Who needs Standard and Contact precautions (SC)
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
A diet high in calories and low fat
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)

50. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
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
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
DISCONTINUE The ATB
EBOLI - MARBAR - CRIMEAN CONGO