Transmission Based Precautions

Standard precautions & TRANSMISSION PRECAUTIONS QUIZ

Infection Prevention & Control

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When do you apply standard precautions

Only for patients with Hepatitis C

All patients recieving care regardless of their diagnosis

Only for patients with COVID 19

Only for patients who are HIV positive

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All patients recieving care regardless of their diagnosis

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Standard Precautions should be applied to: All healthcare practitioners for the care of ​ All residents and patients​ All of the time.​

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Which of the following is spread only by the contact route?

Scabies

TB

Chicken Pox

Meningitis

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Scabies

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Reason: Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. It is spread by direct contact (touch) with a person who has scabies

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Which type of mask is required to prevent Droplet Transmission

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A cotton mask

A Surgical mask

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A Surgical Mask

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Reason: A fluid repellent surgical facemask should be worn by all healthcare workers when undertaking care activities and within 3 feet/1 metre of the infected patient

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What are the main components of airborne precautions

Single room with negative pressure and door closed

Cohort with other patients

Single room with door open

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Single room with negative pressure and door closed

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Reason: Negative pressure helps to prevent airborne diseases such as flue and TB from escaping the room and infecting other people

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