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a transmission-based precaution that prevents spread of harmful germs by direct contact, using Standard Precautions, plus gown and gloves
Contact Precautions
an infection found in one part of the body with symptoms noted at that one part of the body
Localized infection
acronym to remember during the use of a fire extinguisher – Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire when spraying, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire
PASS
– accidental breathing in of food, fluid, vomit, or other object into lungs
Aspiration Pneumonia
– blood vessels that carry blood with oxygen and nutrients away from the heart and to the cells
arteries
a transmission-based precaution that prevents spread of harmful germs that travel in the air at a distance, using Standard Precautions, plus a respirator, depending on specific disease
Airborne Precautions
– an infection that a resident gets while staying or living in a health care setting
health care associated infections
MI
Myocardial Infarction
nothing by mouth
NPO
high blood pressure
Hypertension
a transmission-based precaution that prevents spread of harmful germs that travel by droplets in the air, using Standard Precautions, plus mask and gloves
Droplet precautions
an infection that affects an entire body part, or entire body system
systemic infection
acronym to remember in case of a fire – Remove residents from danger, Activate alarm, Contain the fire by closing all doors and windows, and if possible, Extinguish the fire (or fire department will extinguish fire)
RACE
when fluids taken in equal the fluids eliminated
Fluid Balance
a condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough blood and lacks oxygen, causing damage or death to that area of the heart
Myocardial infarction (MI)
– a transmission-based precaution that prevents spread of harmful germs by direct contact, using Standard Precautions, plus gown and gloves
Standard Precautions
harmful germs found in human blood and can cause infection and disease
Blood borne pathogens
CHF
Congestive Heart failure
the lack of proper nutrition because of a lack of food intake, improper diet, or impaired use of food by the body
Malnutrition
– also called the circulatory system and is the continuous movement of blood though the body
Cardiovascular system
a transmission based precaution that is used when someone has low white blood cells in their blood making them more at risk for infections (example a cancer patient on chemotherapy)
Neutropenic Precautions
cuts, scratches, and sores of the skin
Non- intact skin
Balance – loss of balance; Eyes – blurred vision; Face – one side of face is drooping; Arms – arm (or leg) weakness; Speech – speech difficulty; Time – time to call 911 (or notify nurse if the resident is in a health care facility)
BEFAST
difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
chest pain occurring when the heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen due to narrowed blood vessels, brought about by exercise, stress, excitement, or digesting a big mea
Angina