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What is the difference between infection and colonization?
Infection is the invasion and multiplication of harmful organisms within the body, while colonization is the presence of microorganisms on or within the body without causing disease.
What is the primary goal of infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings?
To reduce the risk of HAIs
What is the role of normal flora in the body?
To provide beneficial effects to the body
What is the purpose of inflammation in the body?
To respond to injury or infection
What is the primary goal of nursing assessment in infection prevention and control?
To identify nursing diagnoses related to infection risk or control
What is the purpose of medical asepsis in infection prevention and control?
To control or eliminate infectious agents
What is the primary goal of implementing isolation precautions in infection prevention and control?
To protect the susceptible host from infection
What is the role of the infection control professional in infection prevention and control?
To ensure ongoing quality improvement in infection prevention and control practices
What is the purpose of evaluating the patient's response to infection prevention and control interventions?
To assess the effectiveness of the implemented interventions
What is the primary goal of health promotion and acute care in infection prevention and control?
To eliminate the infectious organism and support the patient's defenses
Test your knowledge about the nature of infection, colonization, infectious diseases, and the chain of infection. Learn about multidrug-resistant organisms and more.
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