These precautions are used if we suspect the patient has an infectious disease.
Which transmission precaution occurs from direct and indirect contact?
Infection of the liver from consuming contaminated food, meat, and water. (Fecal-Oral route)
Liver infection usually from blood to blood contact like sharing infected needles, tattoos from infected instruments, mom-baby, etc.
Inflammation of thg liver
Which transmission precautions spread by large droplets (5+ microns) in the air with coughing, talking, sneezing, laughing, suctioning, etc but don't travel far (3" or less)?
These precautions are used for every person at all times.
Final stage of HIV
Which transmission precaution spreads during coughing, sneezing, and respiratory droplets of less than or equal to 0.3 microns dry and suspend in the air for long distances?
Infection of the liver that spreads through contact with bodily fluids:unprotected sex, open sores, sharing razors, toothbrushes, needles, etc + a vaccine is available
This dilutes the air by having 6-12 air changes every hour.
Which mask should be worn by a nurse taking care of a patient who is on airborne precautions?
HCAI's or Health care associated infections
Which mask should be worn by a nurse taking care of a patient who is in Droplet precautions?
Nosocomial infections
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis A
Contact
Droplet
Transmission
Standard
AIDS
An N95 respirator, HEPA mask 95% effective, or PAPR (For those with facial hair)
Hepatitis
Hepatitis C
A surgical mask
Airborne
AIIR (Airborne Infection Isolation Room)
