Require N95 respirator. Common airborne infections: Tuberculosis, Measles.

Require surgical mask. Common airborne infections: Influenza, Chickenpox.

No special mask required. Common airborne infections: Common Cold, Strep Throat.

Require N95 respirator. Common airborne infections: Mumps, Rubella.

Maintain a closed drainage system and secure the catheter to prevent traction.

Keep the drainage bag at bladder level for easier access.

Perform routine perineal care only when the catheter is removed.

Change the catheter every week regardless of the situation.

Required for: Client falls, Medication errors, Equipment malfunctions.

Only for medication errors and equipment malfunctions.

Part of the medical record for future reference.

Used solely for legal documentation.

Require surgical mask. Common droplet infections: Influenza, Pertussis, Meningococcal meningitis.

Require no mask. Common droplet infections: Tuberculosis, Measles, Chickenpox.

Require a face shield. Common droplet infections: COVID-19, Norovirus, Hepatitis A.

Require gloves only. Common droplet infections: Strep throat, E. coli, Shigella.

Chart subjectively and inaccurately.

Document before care is completed.

Use unapproved abbreviations.

Chart objectively and accurately.

Recap needles before disposal.

Dispose of needles in regular trash.

Activate safety device immediately after use.

Wash area only if bleeding occurs.

Oxygen is a fire accelerant. Post 'Oxygen in Use' signage.

Oxygen is safe to use with any products.

Oxygen can be used with petroleum-based products.

Oxygen does not require any safety precautions.

Strict aseptic technique required and scrub the hub before access.

Use a non-sterile technique for insertion.

Monitor the patient for signs of dehydration only.

Change the dressing every week regardless of the condition.

CAUTI (Foley catheter), CLABSI (central lines), Surgical site infections

Common cold and flu

Stomach virus and food poisoning

Skin infections and rashes

Used for all clients, including hand hygiene, gloves, and PPE as needed. Assume all blood/body fluids are infectious.

Only used for clients with known infections.

Only requires gloves and masks for all procedures.

Only applicable in surgical settings.

Restraints can be used at any time without an order.

Restraints should only be used after less restrictive measures fail.

Restraints are primarily for staff convenience.

Circulation and skin do not need to be assessed frequently.

Requires soap and water hand hygiene. Alcohol-based sanitizer is ineffective. Contact precautions used.

Alcohol-based sanitizer is effective for hand hygiene. No contact precautions needed.

Hand hygiene can be done with any type of sanitizer. Contact precautions are optional.

Soap and water are not necessary for C. diff infection control.

Cleanse perineal area, then collect urine without touching the inside of the container.

Collect urine at any time without preparation.

Use a sterile container but do not cleanse the area.

Send the specimen after 24 hours without refrigeration.

Touching inside of container contaminates sample.

Collecting urine from toilet does not affect the sample.

Improper cleansing leads to accurate results.

Using a sterile container prevents contamination.