Standard Precautions
| Applies to | ALL clients, all the time |
| Basis | hand hygiene + PPE for anticipated body-fluid contact |
Airborne
| Diseases | TB, Measles, Chickenpox/varicella, disseminated Zoster |
| Room | negative-pressure, door closed |
| PPE | N95 respirator |
| Mnemonic | 'My Chicken Hez TB' |
Droplet
| Diseases | Influenza, pertussis, meningitis, mumps, rubella, pneumonia |
| Room | private (or 3+ ft spacing) |
| PPE | surgical mask |
Contact
| Diseases | MRSA, VRE, C. diff, RSV, scabies, wounds |
| PPE | gown + gloves; dedicated equipment |
| C. diff / norovirus | SOAP & WATER (alcohol gel fails on spores) |
PPE Order
| Donning | gown → mask → goggles → gloves |
| Doffing | gloves → goggles → gown → mask (last, outside room) |
Protective (Neutropenic)
| Purpose | protect the immunocompromised client |
| Do | private room, meticulous hand hygiene |
| Avoid | fresh flowers, raw produce, sick visitors |
Educational quick-reference only; values/ranges vary by source. Verify against your facility and the current NCSBN test plan.
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