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Section 17.3 Transmission-based Precautions

Section 17.3 Transmission-based Precautions. Medical Foundations. Introduction to Standard and Transmission-based Precautions. airborne and droplet Sterile means: free of bugs that can infect people Three types of Transmission-based Precautions: Airborne Droplet Contact. Matching.

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Section 17.3 Transmission-based Precautions

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  1. Section 17.3 Transmission-based Precautions Medical Foundations

  2. Introduction to Standard and Transmission-based Precautions airborne and droplet Sterile means: free of bugs that can infect people Three types of Transmission-based Precautions: Airborne Droplet Contact

  3. Matching • 1. d • 2. g • 3. e • 4. f • 5. a • 6. h • 7. b • 8. c

  4. Airborne • When within 3 feet of the patient • Before leaving the room • Airborne

  5. Types of Bloodborne Illnesses • What are the three types of bloodborne pathogens that healthcare providers may be exposed to? • Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus • Which one has a vaccine available? • Hepatitis B

  6. Transmission of Bloodborne Diseases • Which of the following is NOT an accident where bloodborne diseases can infect a healthcare provider? • a. accidental needlesticks • b. cuts from sharp instruments • c. sneezing by an infected person • d. direct contact with infected blood

  7. Universal Precautions • Name the different types of universal precautions. • Gloves • Gowns • Aprons • Masks • Protective eyewear • Resuscitation equipment

  8. Testing for Bloodborne Diseases True or False? • _____ Blood tests can confirm the presence of HBV, HCV, and HIV. • True • _____ There are no symptoms for HBV and HCV. • False

  9. Ethical and Legal Issues True or false? • _______ Employees must be cautious to not contract bloodborne pathogens because employers will not offer management and treatment for the disease. • False

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