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Airborne Precautions
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<5um; TB, measles, rubella
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Droplet Precautions
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>5; strepto, pneumonia, scarlet fever, rubella, pertussis, mumps.
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How high for an enema bag?
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12-18 in
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How long may a cath be clamped?
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15-30min?
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How to apply bandages?
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Distal to proximal.
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Phlebitis
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Inflammation of vein --> warm, red, swollen.
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Infiltration:
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Fluid entering subcutaneous fluid instead of vein area; cool, pale, swollen.
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How much urine is catheterized at once?
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< or = 750ml to prevent hypovolemic shock, if this occurs clamp the tubing.
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Neutropenic precautions:
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Low WBC, no fruits/veg, avoid intrusive procedures, wear mask. Ex.: chemo, AIDS, transplant.
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5 stages of dying/terminal disease:
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DABGA
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Iatrogenic infection:
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Nosocomial
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Antipyretic.
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Reduced fever; SSA, acetaminophen, IBU, naproxin.
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4 stages of infection:
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IncubationProdromalFull StageCovalescent
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6 infection cycle:
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RETEH
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When hand washing:
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Keep hands higher than elbows.
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