nursing fundamentals medical asepsis

medical asepsis

a state of cleanliness that decreases the potential to spread infection

The client has a draining abdominal wound that has become infected. In caring for the client, the nurse will implement which infection control precaution? a. airborne b. droplet c. contact d. standard

c. Contact

Using the principles of standard precautions, which intervention would the long term care facility nurse apply gloves? a. providing a back massage b. feeding a client c. providing hair care d. providing oral hygiene

d. providing oral hygiene

sterile technique

elimination of all/ as many pathogens

Droplet precautions

pathogen spread via respiratory secretions (coughing, sneezing, talking). Wear same as those in contact PLUS mask/eye protection.

Airborne precautions

pathogens spread via air currents (ventilation systems, sweeping, shaking sheets). Wear same as those for contact PLUS N-95 mask. Mask for pt when transported, negative pressure room.

transmission-based precautions

used for known/suspected patients colonized with infectious diseases. Used in conjunction with standard percaution

Standard Precautions

used on all clients, assume everyone has something!

Contact percautions

Pathogen spread through direct contact. Sources of infection: draining, wounds, secretions, supplies. Possible private room; clean gloves/gown use.