MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review)

MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review) • Example of infectious reservoir • Insect • Highest risk for infections? • 90 year old • Example of localized infection • Redness • Hospital acquired surgical infection common cause? • Staphylococcus aureus • Soap & water kills? • C. Diff • Red man syndrome? • Vancomycin • Precautions when dealing with splattering body fluids? • Face shield • Indirect transmission example? • Infected person touches an object another person goes behind them and touches that same object after them. • What orders to prioritize first if you have a bunch of orders to do for an infected patient? • Always collect cultures before administering antibiotics • WBC count with a patient who has an infection • WBC count will be high because it’s trying to fight off the infection