1. Section 17.3 Transmission-based Precautions
Medical Foundations

2. 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

3. 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

4. Matching
1. d
2. g
3. e
4. f
5. a
6. h
7. b
8. c

5. 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

6. When within 3 feet of the patient
Airborne
When within 3 feet of the patient
Before leaving the room

7. 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

8. 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

9. Universal Precautions
Name the different types of universal precautions.
Gloves
Gowns
Aprons
Masks
Protective eyewear
Resuscitation equipment

10. 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

11. 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