Question

P.P. is a 32-year-old man who presents to the occupational health clinic for a physical prior to beginning employment at a local hospital. The patient is in good health, has no complaints of pain, and exercises on a daily basis. BMI is 23.4, the physical exam is unremarkable, and vital signs are T 97.5, P 68, R 16, and BP 120/60. The patient is to begin work after obtaining physical clearance. Labs and immunization reports are pending. The nurse is preparing to perform the physical examination. 1. How does the nurse prevent the spread of infection and implement infection control measures

Answer 1

To prevent the spread of the infection, As soon as the examiner enters the room, he or she should wash his or her hands in the presence of the patient. All Standard Precautions and measures are used for all patients, and for the patients who have documented or suspected transmitted infections transmission-based Precautions should be used. All equipment should be clean thoroughly.

One should avoid physical contact and keep washing their hands with water and soap to decrease the risk of getting infected or being a medium of transmission.