Neutropenic isolation guidelines
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should healthcare workers use when in contact with a neutropenic patient?
Gloves, gowns, masks
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the reactive aspect of a neutropenic isolation guidelines?
Implementing isolation after a patient contracts, a severe bacterial infection
How does neutropenic isolation differ from standard precautions in a healthcare setting?
Neutropenic isolation includes additional measures specifically for immunocompromised patients
Which of the following situations most likely warrants the use of neutropenic precautions?
Patient undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia
Which of the following explains why plants and flowers are not allowed in the rooms of patients under neutropenic isolation?
Plants and flowers carry pathogens harmful to immunocompromised patients
What should be the primary focus of a healthcare provider when caring for a patient under neutropenic isolation?
Preventing the introduction of infectious to the patient
What is a key environmental control measure in neutropenic isolation?
Properly ventilating the room with the door closed
The primary purpose of neutropenic isolation is to:
Protect patients with neutropenia from life-threatening infections
Why might a neutropenic Patient need to wear a surgical mask or N 95 respirator when being moved outside of their room?
Protect them from exposure to infection
When should healthcare providers wash their hands or use an an alcohol-based sanitizer in a neutropenic isolation room?
Upon entering and before leaving the patients room