Section 17.3 Transmission-based Precautions Medical Foundations
Introduction to Standard and Transmission-based Precautions airborne and droplet Sterile means: free of bugs that can infect people Three types of Transmission-based Precautions: Airborne Droplet Contact
Precaution Guidelines Common Diseases Type of Precautions Precaution Guidelines Chickenpox Tuberculosis Herpes Zoster Airborne Standard Precautions Influenzae Meningitis Diphtheria Pertussis Adenovirus Mumps Pneumonia Viral Infections Droplet Multidrug-resistant infections Contact
Matching 1. d 2. g 3. e 4. f 5. a 6. h 7. b 8. c
Airborne Precautions Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions Masks Yes, Standard Precaution Yes, within 3 feet No, not indicated Gowns Only to prevent contamination If soiling is likely Gloves Yes, contact with fluids Yes, if touching infected material Handwashing Yes, after touching the patient Articles Discarded, cleaned, or sent for decontamination Discarded or labeled
When within 3 feet of the patient Airborne When within 3 feet of the patient Before leaving the room
Types of Bloodborne Illnesses What are the three types of bloodborne pathogens that healthcare providers may be exposed to? Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Which one has a vaccine available? Hepatitis B
Transmission of Bloodborne Diseases Which of the following is NOT an accident where bloodborne diseases can infect a healthcare provider? a. accidental needlesticks b. cuts from sharp instruments c. sneezing by an infected person d. direct contact with infected blood
Universal Precautions Name the different types of universal precautions. Gloves Gowns Aprons Masks Protective eyewear Resuscitation equipment
Testing for Bloodborne Diseases True or False? _____ Blood tests can confirm the presence of HBV, HCV, and HIV. True _____ There are no symptoms for HBV and HCV. False
Ethical and Legal Issues True or false? _______ Employees must be cautious to not contract bloodborne pathogens because employers will not offer management and treatment for the disease. False