5. Precaution signs

Talk about it

Look at the precaution signs below. Talk about the differences between them. 

• How is a droplet different from aerosol contact?
• What do you need to wear over your face for each?  
• What else do you have to wear for aerosol contact?
• How is enteric contact different? 
• How do you protect yourself from that? 
• What color is the enteric sign? Why?

How is a droplet different from aerosol contact?

Click to show the answer. Droplets are bigger than aerosol.

What do you need to wear over your face for each?

Click to show the answer. You need to wear a mask for droplets, but you must wear a respirator for aerosol.

What else do you have to wear for aerosol contact?

Click to show the answer. You have to wear a gown and gloves for aerosol contact.

How is enteric contact different?

Click to show the answer. You don't have to wear a mask or respirator.

How do you protect yourself from that?

Click to show the answer. You have to be sure to wash your hands when you leave the room.

What color is the enteric sign? Why?

Click to show the answer. It's brown. Maybe because poop is brown? ?