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...enpox, 2-3 weeks, common cold 1-2days.) 2. Prodromal stage: Interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms (low-grade fever, fatigue) to more specific symptoms. (During this time, microorganisms grow and multiply and client is more capable of spreading disease to others.) 3. Illness stage: Interval when client manifests signs and symptoms specific to type of infection. (E.g., cold manifested by soar throat) 4. Convalescence: Interval when acute symptoms of infection disappear. (Length of recovery depends on severity of infection and client’s general state of health.) 4. Describe the components and purpose of the Standard Precautions. Purpose of standard precautions is the primary strategies for prevention of infection transmission. Standard precautions apply to contact with 1. Blood. 2. Body fluids 3. Non-intact skin. 4. Mucus membranes. Standard precautions apply to: Blood, body fluids, non intact skin and mucus membranes Hands are washed if contaminated with blood or body fluid, immediately after gloves are removed, between client contacts, and when indicated to prevent transfer of microorganisms between clients or between clients and environment. Gloves are worn when touching blood, body fluid, secretions, excretions, non-intact skin, mucus membrane, or contaminated items. Gloves should be removed and hands washed between clients care. Masks, eye protection, or face shields are worn if client care activities may generate splashes or sprays of blood or body fluid. Gowns are worn if soiling of clothing is likely from blood or body fluid. Perform hand hygiene after removing gown. Client care equipment is properly cleaned and reprocessed, and single-use items are discarded. Contaminated linen is placed in leak proof bag and is handled to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure. All sharp instruments and needles are discarded in a puncture resistant container. Disease Control and Prevention recommends that needles be disposed of uncapped or a mechanical device is used for recapping. A private room is unnecessary unless the client’s hygiene is unacceptable. Check with infection control professional. 6. Identify age related considerations in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. An infant has immature defenses against infection. Born with only the anti-bodies provided by the mother, the infant i...