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NCLEX Lpn Infection Control

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1. After getting the Varicella vacc who should you teach pt's to avoid
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
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

2. 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
Chef
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients

3. When To USE STAndARD PRECAUTIONS
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
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
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

4. 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.
Bleach
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands

5. What should you wash the toilet seat with
Small pox
Bleach
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
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm

6. Identify the type of precaution required
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
Fecal/oral
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
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

7. Who is not able to start PPE
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
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
1.Select patient with chronic stable conditions (EX: Pressure ulcer = Stable chronic condition) 2. Do not discharge acute surgical patients
Those with liver problems and pregnant women

8. Which pt's can't the pregnant nurse care for
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months
Fecal/oral
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept

9. Who shouldn't get the measles vacc
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
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
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard
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

10. INTERVENTION FOR PREVENT ASPIRATION
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
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
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
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis

11. What are common side effects of PPE
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Kopliks spots

12. To be most effective when should postexposure prophylaxis (PPE) be started?
Private rooms or patient with same organisms
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
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
Within in 1 hour of exposure - but is still effective if given as late as 24 hours after exposure

13. Where would you see a rash w/ Rocky mountain spotted fever?
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease

14. Who needs Standard - Airbourne and Contact precautions
Fecal/oral
Small pox
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C

15. What patients need Droplet precautions?

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16. What is warn when suctioning?
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
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
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
Gloves - Goggles and a face shield

17. What colors indicate blood in the stool when doing GUAIAC test
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

18. What is the most dangerous type of Hep?
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
A
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
DISCONTINUE The ATB

19. Droplet precautions
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
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
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Mask will 3 feet

20. How can you stop the spread of c diff

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21. What are the char. of German measles( Rubella)
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Pink red maculopapules
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Dry cough

22. What would you question with a c diff pt
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
Small pox
An order for and Anti Diarrhea med like Imodium
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

23. What are char of Pertussis( whooping cough)
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Feces of infected people or animals
Glanders - Lassa
Dry cough

24. Who needs Standard and Contact precautions (SC)
Fecal/oral
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments
You should get tested for HIV HEP B - C @ 6 weeks - 3months - and 6 months

25. CONDITIONS REQUIRED SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS

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26. What is the order for putting on personal protective gear?
Small pox
- 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
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything

27. What are the major ATB associated w/ c diff
Deet spray
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
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
5 shots - Immunoglobulins are given - but if there showing symtoms it's too late

28. What other ATB might be prescribed to treat c diff
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
1. Unvaccinated children 12months and older 2.Susceptible non pregnant women 3. Susceptible persons living in a dorm or jail 4. International travelers
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

29. What kind of diet is needed for a PT with hepatitis A
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 - Goggles and a face shield
- Low platelets -- High PT/ PTT -- Coumadin/ Heparin ---- TURP --- PT 20 ( report to the doctor)
A diet high in calories and low fat

30. What pt's would be ok for a pregnant nurse to care for
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
HIV - HEP B - C - Cytmegalovirus
Feces of infected people or animals
Deet spray

31. After a bloodborne pathogen exposure what should be done later?
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Nausea - diarrhea and fatigue for up to 28 days
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

32. What kind of room would an Airborne precaution pt need
MY CHICKEN HEZ TB - Measles(RUBEOLA) - Chicken pox (VARICELLA) - Herpes zoster(SHINGLES) IMMUNOCOMPROMISIED And DISSEMINATED - TB
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

33. What is the tx for Scabies
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Blue - Blue - green - GREEN means negative
Rocky mountain fever and Lymes disease
Examples: Airborne - droplet - contact or standard

34. How is c diff transmitted?
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Rest - warm - humid air
PRIVATE - NEGATIVE PRESSURE ROOM
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact

35. What precaution are needed for Scabies pt
Chef
Private room with negative pressure
Pencillins - Cephalosporins - Clindamycin
Contact which are gloves and gown - Toes - wet - warm - spots

36. What should you teach pt's to wear for protect themselves against Lyme disease
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
Deet spray
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

37. What are the characteristics of Mumps
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Contact you touch it you get it the nurse would touch something contaimanated then transfer it by direct pt to pt contact
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. 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
Coumadin/ Heparin - DIC - Hemophila - Chemo - Problem w/ bone marrow - Cancer - Liver disease - On aspirin or NSAIDS
N - V - D and Abd pain
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

39. GENERAL RuleS FOR VACCINES
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
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
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

40. What are the characteristics of Chicken pox Varicella?
- REMEMBER PUT YOUR GOWN On MOM SO WE CAN GO GET YOUR GLOVES 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
A test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Maculopapular rash and vesicular scabs
NSAIDS/ASA - HEPARIN - COUMADIN GARLIC - GINKGO BILOBA - GINSENG And VITAMIN K

41. What should you wear when taking a pt's VS?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Bleach
Wrist ankles Palms - soles Forearm
DISCONTINUE The ATB

42. WHen should you use standard percautions
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
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 test to decect fecal occult blood assess for hidden blood in stool
Newborns - pregnant women - Immuncompromised pts for - 1 MONTH

43. Rule: Transferring PEDS Patient To MS (MED SURGE)
1. Oldest child 1st 2. No communicable diseases 3. Not immunocompromised 4. No teaching needed]
People w/ egg allergies - pregnant - illness or fever
MEASLES - GERMAN MEASLES - PARAVIRUS B19 - VARICELLA CHICKEN POX - RADIO ACTIVE ISO TOPE - HANGING CHEMO MEDS
Gown and gloves and disinfectant all the equipments

44. What should you do if the c diff is linked to an ATB
Wash their hands before and after handling pets
Don't take anti - inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen - asparin more than 325mg a day 7days prior - Colchine - Iron - Vit C
DISCONTINUE The ATB
Deet spray

45. How would you take off Personal protective gear?
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
BLOOD - All BODY FLUIDS - NON INTACT SKIN - MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask

46. What are the Ni for Pertussis?
1.Gloves 2.Goggles 3.Gown 4.Mask
Gloves - gown - goggles and mask - Everything
Gloves
Rest - warm - humid air

47. Where can you find Salmonella
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Lindane - Crotmiton - Permethrine
Feces of infected people or animals
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)

48. Rule: MED ERROR - PT INJURY OR ATTEMPT SUICIDE
1St provide care 2nd notify MD ( medical doctor
Swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
DISCONTINUE The ATB

49. What is the most common cause of ATB associated diarrhea
C Diff( Clostridium difficle)
Oral Flagyl and and Vancomycin
Glanders - Lassa
COPD + Negative pressure room = Keep together

50. What should the nurse immediately do if she stuck by a used needle?
A consent form to be signed for Hep B - C and HIV
1.Properly dispose of the needle - remove gloves 2.Wash your hands 3.Alert your manager or report to the health dept
Nothing unless the pt is in isolation
Typhus - Psittacosis - Meliodosis - Shigellosis - Brucellosis