Protective precautions for the neutropenic person
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 — Private room with positive pressure when available, strict hand hygiene, no one with an infection in the room. No fresh flowers or potted plants. No raw or unwashed food, no unpasteurized products. No live vaccines. No rectal temperature, suppository or enema. Check the temperature regularly: fever may be the only sign of infection, and neutropenic fever is an emergency. — 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.