INFECTION CONTROL 2013 for NCLEX

INFECTION CONTROL 2013 for NCLEX - RN / NCLEX -PN

source: CDC website, Pearson Vue Learning Ext, Hurst Review and Saunder's

PPE

Donning: Gown, Mask, Googles, Gloves
Removal: Gloves, Googles, Gown, Mask

AIRBORNE PRECAUTION
- private room

- negative pressure with 6-12 air exchange/hr
- n95 mask

• Measles (Rubeola)
• Tuberculosis (Pulmonary/ Mycobacterium)
• Chicken Pox (Varicella Zoster) – Airborne/Contact
• Shingles ( Herpes Zoster) - Airborne/Contact
• Small Pox - Airborne/Contact

 

Oral Anti-Coagulants Care

CARE OF CLIENTS TAKING ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS


1. Medicate same time every day
2. Wear medical identification jewelry: wearer takes anticoagulants
3. Use a soft toothbrush
4. Do not use a straight razor; use an electric razor
5. Avoid alcohol
6. Report any signs of bleeding, red or black bowel movements, headaches, rashes, red or pink-tinged urine, sputum
7. Avoid trauma Monitor levels of the anticoagulant in the blood

Growth and Development

Growth and Development

Chronic Heart Faliure Findings (Left and Right)

Findings of Left CHF and Right CHF

Assessing Clients with Cardiovascular Disorder