NCLEX-RN 이것만이라도 보고 가자! : Infection Control & Infectious Diseases │ Nurse Haley

🦠 Infection Control & Infectious Diseases by Nurse Haley

격리유형 · PPE순서 · 주요 전염병 · 항생제 간호 총정리


안녕하세요! 오늘의 간호사 Haley 입니다 👩‍⚕️ 이번 파트는 Infection Control / Infectious Diseases (감염관리)로, 시험에서 자주 나오는 격리유형, PPE 순서, 감염 예방 간호를 한눈에 정리했습니다. 시험1-2일 전에는 무조건 숙지하기 좋게 간단하게 정리했으니 숙지하시고 좋은 결과 가지고 오세요!

🚧 Isolation Precautions (격리유형)

Type Diseases PPE / Room
Contact MRSA, VRE, C. diff, RSV, Scabies, Herpes zoster (localized) • Gown + Gloves
• Private room (or cohort same infection)
• Equipment: dedicated or disinfect after use
Droplet Influenza, Mumps, Rubella, Meningitis, Pertussis • Mask (within 3 feet)
• Private room preferred
• Patient wears mask during transport
Airborne TB, Measles (Rubeola), Varicella (Chickenpox), Disseminated Zoster • N95 respirator
• Negative-pressure room
• Door closed at all times
⚠️ NCLEX 핵심포인트:
- Airborne = TB, Measles, Varicella 기억!
- TB: N95 + Negative room + Patient surgical mask on transport
- C. diff: 알코올 손소독 ❌ — 반드시 soap & water

🧤 PPE Donning & Doffing 순서

Sequence Order Mnemonic
Donning (착용) Gown → Mask/Respirator → Goggles/Face Shield → Gloves "Go ME Go Gloves"
Doffing (제거) Gloves → Goggles/Face Shield → Gown → Mask "GGGM" (Reverse order, farthest last)
💡 Exam Tip:
- Always remove **gloves first**, mask last.
- Hand hygiene after each step.
- If contaminated gown touches scrubs → change immediately.

🧫 Common Infectious Diseases (주요 감염질환)

Disease Transmission / Key Findings Nursing Precautions
1️⃣ Tuberculosis (TB) Airborne; night sweats, hemoptysis, cough >3wk. • N95, negative room.
• 6–9 months therapy (INH, Rifampin, Ethambutol).
• Monitor LFTs.
• Rifampin → orange body fluids.
2️⃣ Meningitis Droplet; neck stiffness, photophobia, fever, +Kernig/Brudzinski sign. • Droplet isolation for 24hr after antibiotics.
• Monitor ICP, seizure precautions.
• Vaccination: meningococcal for college students.
3️⃣ HIV / AIDS Bloodborne / sexual contact.
↓ CD4 count, opportunistic infections.
• Standard precautions only.
• Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence.
• Prevent infection, no live vaccines if low CD4.
• Emotional & confidentiality support.
4️⃣ C. difficile Contact; watery diarrhea after antibiotics. • Hand wash with soap (not sanitizer).
• Use bleach-based disinfectant.
• Stop causative antibiotic, start metronidazole/vancomycin PO.
5️⃣ MRSA / VRE Contact; skin/wound infections. • Contact isolation.
• Mupirocin nasal ointment (MRSA).
• Strict hand hygiene.
6️⃣ COVID-19 Droplet + Airborne (aerosol). Fever, cough, dyspnea, anosmia. • N95 for aerosol procedures.
• Standard + Droplet + Airborne precautions.
• Monitor O₂ sat, D-dimer, mental status.

💊 Antibiotic Nursing & Resistance

Category Key Nursing Points
General Antibiotic Rules • Obtain culture **before** antibiotics.
• Complete full course (no skipping).
• Monitor for allergy, anaphylaxis (rash, SOB).
• Encourage yogurt/probiotics (prevent C. diff).
• Check renal/hepatic function for nephrotoxic drugs.
Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin) • Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity.
• Monitor peak/trough levels.
• Report tinnitus or dizziness.
Vancomycin • Infuse ≥60 min (prevent Red Man syndrome).
• Check trough before next dose.
• Report flushing, hypotension, rash.
Penicillin/Cephalosporin • Cross-allergy risk.
• Observe for anaphylaxis.
• Take with water (not juice).
⚠️ NCLEX 핵심포인트:
- Culture first → Antibiotics later!
- Red Man syndrome ≠ allergy, just slow infusion.
- Contact isolation = MRSA, VRE, C. diff.
- Alcohol-based hand rub ❌ for spores (C. diff).

🏥 Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) Prevention

  • Hand hygiene before & after every patient.
  • Change IV tubing q96h, remove Foley ASAP (within 48h if possible).
  • Oral care for ventilated patients q2–4h (VAP 예방).
  • Change wound dressing using sterile technique.
  • Single-use vials preferred; label multi-dose vials.
  • Immunocompromised patients → private, positive-pressure room.
💡 Exam Tip:
- “Restlessness + fever + hypotension” → early sepsis.
- “Hand hygiene” = always the first nursing action!
- “N95” = TB, Varicella, Measles only.
- “Soap & water only” = C. diff.

정리: 오늘의 간호사 Haley

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