Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing

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What is the primary focus of NSE 111 Week 2 content?

Understanding infection prevention and control (correct)
Exploring nursing ethics and professionalism
Studying patient assessment techniques
Analyzing healthcare policy and regulations

What is the purpose of making notes while going through the content?

To create a summary for future reference
To fulfill course requirements
To share with classmates for collaborative learning
To aid in understanding and retention of information (correct)

What is the significance of differentiating between medical and surgical asepsis/technique?

To minimize healthcare costs
To recognize appropriate infection control practices (correct)
To understand patient care in different healthcare settings
To comply with hospital regulations

Why is it important to examine a risk assessment approach for decision-making related to the use of isolation precautions?

To ensure appropriate and effective use of isolation precautions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to the prevention and control of an infection?

Proper hand hygiene (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for keeping away disease-producing microorganisms?

Asepsis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of medical asepsis?

Reduce and prevent the spread of microorganisms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the process of disinfection?

Elimination of all pathogens except bacterial spores (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does sterilization involve?

Destruction of all microorganisms including bacterial spores (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of acquiring an infection?

Proper hand hygiene (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to controlling or eliminating infectious agents?

Proper cleaning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of surgical asepsis?

Eliminate all microorganisms, including pathogens and spores (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mode of transmission for pathogens?

Direct and indirect contact (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of reservoirs for pathogens?

Human body and animals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the path through which a pathogen can enter the body called?

Portal of entry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of susceptible host factors?

Age and nutritional status (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are normal defenses against infection?

Immune system and normal flora (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for infections acquired after admission to a healthcare facility?

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the chain of infection composed of?

Six links (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the path through which a pathogen leaves the reservoir?

Portal of exit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of infectious agents?

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for individuals who acquire infections?

Susceptible hosts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of breaking the chain of infection transmission?

Routine practices and isolation precautions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are essential activities in infection prevention and control?

Hand hygiene and proper donning and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing

The nursing process and clinical judgment are crucial in determining infection prevention and control strategies.
Hand hygiene and proper donning and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential activities in infection prevention and control.
Understanding how routine practices and isolation precautions break the chain of infection transmission is important in healthcare settings.
The chain of infection consists of six links: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host.
The infectious agent can be bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa and can cause harm when conditions are favorable.
Reservoirs for pathogens include the human body, animals, food, water, and insects, and various environmental factors contribute to pathogen growth.
Pathogens leave the reservoir through body openings, breaks in the skin, mucus membranes, and body fluids, among others.
Modes of transmission include direct and indirect contact, droplet transmission, airborne transmission, vehicle transmission, and vectorborne transmission.
The portal of entry is the path through which a pathogen can enter the body, including body openings, mucous membranes, and breaks in the skin.
Susceptible hosts are individuals who acquire infections, and various factors such as age, nutritional status, stress, and disease processes can influence susceptibility.
Normal defenses against infection include the immune system, normal flora, inflammatory response, and unique defenses in different organ systems.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are acquired after admission to a healthcare facility and can lead to increased healthcare costs, with factors such as hospital environments and patient conditions promoting their transfer.

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Test your knowledge of infection prevention and control strategies in nursing with this quiz. Explore the nursing process, hand hygiene, chain of infection, modes of transmission, and healthcare-associated infections. Assess your understanding of essential practices for maintaining a safe and healthy healthcare environment.