Handwashing and Isolation

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Across
  1. 2. For patient's in airborne isolation, a ________ airflow room is required.
  2. 5. Alcohol-based ________ is not effective against C.diff.
  3. 6. A physician order is NOT needed to _______ isolation.
  4. 8. What is the single most important means to preventing infection?
  5. 10. Meningitis is an example of an organism requiring _______ isolation.
  6. 11. An N95 mask or _______ must be worn by all healthcare providers caring for patients with confirmed or suspected TB.
  7. 12. VRE and C.diff are ________-drug resistant organisms.
  8. 14. The purpose of isolation precautions is to reduce the potential for disease ________ while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
  9. 15. Screening for drug-________ organisms is part of the Patient Health Profile, completed by the nurse upon admission.
  10. 16. Infections requiring _______ isolation include, TB, measles and chickenpox.
  11. 17. Isolation precaution signage will be affixed to the patient's door to communicate the _______ required for all persons entering the room.
Down
  1. 1. ________ do not serve as a substitute for hand hygiene.
  2. 3. Isolation precautions should be documented in QUEST once per shift, as well as ________ provided to patients and visitors.
  3. 4. What term is used when an organism is present in/on the body, but not causing illness?
  4. 7. Contact precautions include the use of _______ and gloves.
  5. 9. A disease that is easily transferred from one person to another
  6. 13. Standard precautions include strict handwashing and the use of personal ________ equipment (PPE) when there is potential for contact with bodily fluids.