Droplet
This respiratory virus is commonly spread through respiratory droplets and close contact.
What is influenza?
This virus can cause sudden vomiting and diarrhea and spreads very easily through contaminated hands and surfaces.
What is Norovirus?
This highly contagious airborne viral infection is characterized by fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a widespread rash.
What is measles?
This virus is a common cause of respiratory illness in infants, young children, and those over the age of 60 and spreads through respiratory secretions.
What is RSV?
This organism forms spores that can survive on environmental surfaces, making cleaning and hand hygiene especially important.
What is C. Difficile?
This airborne infection is caused by a bacterium and most commonly affects the lungs.
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
PPE required when Droplet Precautions are in place.
What are a mask and eye protection?
When caring for a client on Contact Precautions, these pieces of PPE are required when providing care.
What are gloves and a gown?
This type of respiratory protection is required when caring for a client on Airborne Precautions.
What is an N95 respirator?