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NOT an element: Using a gown to cover clothing when working with coughing patients. Elements of respiratory hygiene, cough etiquette include: * educated staff, patients,and visitors; * posting signs with instructions to patients, family members, and friends; * covering the mouth/nose with a tissue when coughing, and prompt disposal of used tissues; * using surgical masks on the coughing person when tolerated and appropriate; * hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions; * separating individuals be at least three feet with respiratory infections in common waiting areas, when possible.
What else can I help you with?
Does a cough clear the upper respiratory passageways?
no a cough clears the lower respiratory passageways. a sneeze clears the upper respiratory passageways
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
How are respiratory infections transmitted?
cough
Why do you cough when your sick?
To clear out your respiratory passages
Cough is what system?
A cough comes from the respiratory system. It's the sudden exit of air from your lungs.
Which bacteria is spread over food if you cough over it?
If you cough over food, bacteria from your respiratory tract can be spread onto the food. This can potentially transfer harmful bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes, which can cause foodborne illnesses if consumed. It is important to practice good respiratory hygiene, such as covering your mouth when coughing, to prevent the spread of bacteria onto food.
Childhood respiratory disease characterized by a barking cough?
croup
Which nonrespiratory movements can have a protective effect for the respiratory system?
Cough.
What are four safety rules followed in the ambulatory care setting to comply with OSHA's environmental protection guidelines?
The safety rules for ambulatory care are set to instruct appropriate decision-making and adherence. The rules are hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (such as gloves, gowns and masks), safe handling of possible contaminated equipment, and hygiene/cough etiquette.
Respiratory disease is commonly known as whooping cough?
pertussis
Which upper respiratory bacterial infection is characterized by a paroxysmal cough?
pertussis
What areas of the body does whooping cough attacts?
Lungs and respiratory system.
