Additional precautions by route
Purpose of this sheet: essential infection prevention landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. Exam relevance: Additional precautions and IPC measures are among the most frequent questions on the OIIQ exam. — Clinical landmarks — Contact: gown and gloves, private room, dedicated equipment. MRSA, VRE, C. difficile, scabies, RSV. Droplet: surgical mask within 2 metres, private room. Influenza, pertussis, meningococcus, mumps, rubella. Airborne: negative pressure room, N95 respirator, door closed. Tuberculosis, measles, chickenpox, disseminated zoster. C. difficile: soap and water, never alcohol rub — it does not kill the spores. Clean with a sporicidal agent. — Remember — Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. Keywords: infection prevention, IPC, additional precautions, hand hygiene, isolation, OIIQ exam, OIIQ exam prep, OIIAQ exam prep, nurse in Quebec, NursEduc.