Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Ch. 17 Infection Prevention & Control.Grade A+, Exams of Nursing

Download Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Ch. 17 Infection Prevention & Control.Grade A+ and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Ch. 17 Infection Prevention & Control in the Hospital and Home. 2024- 2025 Edition. Distinction Guaranteed Airborne Infection Precautions are? - ANS1) Patient is put in a private area that has negative air pressure 2) Wear respiratory device when entering the room of a patient, who has or suspected of having TB 3) Susceptible people should not enter the room 4) Limit movement of the patient outside the room. Place a surgical mask on the patient. Application of Nursing Process are? - ANS1) Assessment -Assess for signs of infection that may require Transmission-Based Precautions - Wounds should be assessed each shift for infection - Monitor the patients temperature - Admission lab studies may indicate infection 2) Nursing Diagnosis - Risk for infection, related to opened/surgical wound or weakened condition. (RISK means- No evidence by or NO signs or symptoms) 3) Planning - Expected outcomes would include "No health care- associated infection is evident" - When using Transmission-Based Precautions that require putting on personal protective equipment, you must prepare before each entry into the patient's room 4) Implementation - Patient teaching is needed on disease process, modes of transmission and precautions to prevent spread of infection. - Standard Precautions used for each contact with patient - Transmission-Based Precautions implemented based on patients infection status Hand Hygiene - Most important in preventing infection transmission - Before and After contact with patient, wound care or invasive procedure - Before donning gloves and after removing them Personal Protective Equipment - Disposable gloves - Masks - Gown - Goggles or Face Shield 5) Evaluation - Patient recovering without additional instances of infection from other organisms or infection from other organisms of infection of other body areas - Assessing whether the patients infection has been transmitted to any health care worker or any other patient on the unit or in the hospital Can a family member assist with wound care at home? - ANSYes, use clean gloves for wound care or dressing changes and teach family how to remove soiled gloves. Clean patients room frequently. Droplet Precautions Are? - ANS1) Place patient in private room 2) Wear a mask if working within 3 feet of the patient 3) Transport the patient only when necessary, and place a surgical mask on the patient if possible. Guidelines for Patient Care Contact are? - ANS1) Never touch anything with bare hands that comes from a body surface or cavity. 2) Gloves are to be worn for contact with body fluids of any kind, including Saliva, Urine, Feces and Blood. 3) The only times gloves are not worn is for contact with intact skin or unsoiled articles Health Care-Associated Infections (HAIs) (Hospital Acquired Infection) - ANSTransmitted while receiving health care services Health Care-Associated Infections (HAIs) (Hospital Acquired Infection) Patients at greatest risk include those with: - ANS1) Surgical incisions with or without drains 2) Artificial Airways 3) Urinary catheters 4) Intravenous (IV) lines 5) Implanted prosthetic devices 6) Repeated injections or punctures 7) Immune Compromise