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Asepsis and Infection Prevention in Medical-Surgical Nursing

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Asepsis and Infection Prevention in Medical-Surgical Nursing

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What is an infection?

The spread of microorganisms from one person to another

The reaction of the body to foreign substances

The growth of microorganisms in body tissue where they are not usually found (correct)

The presence of microorganisms in body tissue

What is an asymptomatic or subclinical infection?

An infection that produces no clinical evidence of disease (correct)

An infection that is resistant to treatment

An infection that spreads rapidly within a community

An infection that causes severe symptoms

What is a disease?

A condition without any identifiable cause

A mild illness caused by microorganisms

A detectable alteration in normal tissue function (correct)

The presence of microorganisms in the body

What does virulence of microorganisms refer to?

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In what ways do microorganisms vary?

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Learning Outcomes

The chapter aims to enable students to explain medical and surgical asepsis concepts.
Identify risks associated with nosocomial and healthcare-associated infections.
Recognize factors influencing a microorganism's ability to cause infection.
Identify interventions to reduce infection risks.
Identify measures that break each link in the chain of infection.

Topic Overview

The chapter covers asepsis and infection prevention in client care.

Infection Prevention

Nosocomial infections are hospital-acquired infections.
Healthcare-associated infections are related to healthcare services.

Factors Influencing Infection

Microorganisms' ability to produce infectious processes is influenced by various factors.

Infection Control Measures

Interventions are necessary to reduce infection risks.
Breaking each link in the chain of infection is crucial for infection prevention.

Asepsis Concepts

Medical asepsis involves reducing microorganisms' growth.
Surgical asepsis involves eliminating microorganisms.

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Test your knowledge of asepsis and infection prevention in medical-surgical nursing with this quiz. Explore concepts such as medical and surgical asepsis, risks for nosocomial and health care–associated infections, and factors influencing infection prevention.