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:AirborneDropletContact

Common Diseases

Type of Precautions

Precaution Guidelines

ChickenpoxTuberculosisHerpes Zoster

Airborne Standard Precautions

InfluenzaeMeningitisDiphtheriaPertussisAdenovirusMumpsPneumoniaViral Infections

Droplet Standard Precautions

Multidrug-resistant infections

Contact Standard Precautions

Matching

1. d2. g3. e4. f5. a6. h7. b8. c

Airborne Precautions

Droplet Precautions

Contact Precautions

Masks Yes, Standard Precaution

Yes, within 3 feet

No, not indicated

Gowns Only to prevent contamination

No, not indicated

If soiling is likely

Gloves Yes, Standard Precaution

Yes, contact with fluids

Yes, if touching infected material

Handwashing Yes, after touching the patient

Yes, after touching the patient

Yes, after touching the patient

Articles Discarded, cleaned, or sent for decontamination

Discarded or labeled

Discarded, cleaned, or sent for decontamination

Airborne

When within 3 feet of the patient

Before leaving the room

Airborne

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

Transmission of Bloodborne DiseasesWhich of the following is NOT an accident where bloodborne diseases can infect a healthcare provider?a. accidental needlesticksb. cuts from sharp instrumentsc. sneezing by an infected persond. direct contact with infected blood

Universal Precautions

Name the different types of universal precautions.GlovesGownsApronsMasksProtective eyewearResuscitation equipment

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

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