Transmission-based precautions
100

Define Communicable Disease

A disease caused by a pathogenic organism that can be easily transmitted to others

200

Which PPE must be worn when treating a patient on droplet precautions?

A surgical mask

300

Which parts of the gown are considered contaminated?

The outside and waist ties

400

Should gloves be applied under or over the cuffs of the gown and WHY?

Over. Gloves should cover the wrist cuffs to create a continuous barrier. (There should be no exposed skin between the glove and the gown sleeve.)

500

Which PPE do you need when treating a patient who has varicella (chicken pox)?

An N95, P100, or high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) mask

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