23 Questions
What does HAI stand for in the context of infection prevention and control?
Healthcare-Associated Infection
What is the purpose of routine and additional precautions in infection prevention?
To prevent the spread of infectious agents
What is the significance of antimicrobial resistant organisms (AROs) in healthcare?
They pose a challenge to the treatment of infections
Why is it important for nursing students to understand the chain of transmission in relation to infection development?
To identify points of intervention for preventing infections
What is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of acquiring an infection?
Proper hand hygiene
Which technique involves procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms, including pathogens and spores, from an object or area?
Surgical Asepsis
What does disinfection include?
The elimination of all pathogens except bacterial spores
What is required to reduce and eliminate microorganisms?
Proper cleaning
What is the key to the prevention and control of an infection?
Breaking one of the links in the chain of infection
What is the process for keeping away disease-producing microorganisms?
Asepsis
What may result from the use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, or plants?
Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (ARO)
What is involved in the routine practices/precautions for breaking the chain of infection?
Identifying patients at risk & implementing appropriate strategies
What is the first step in determining infection prevention and control strategies?
Using the nursing process and clinical judgment
What are essential activities in infection prevention and control?
Hand hygiene and proper donning and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE)
How many links does the chain of infection consist of?
Six
What can the infectious agent be?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa
What do reservoirs for pathogens include?
Human body, animals, food, water, and insects
How do pathogens leave the reservoir?
Through body openings, breaks in the skin, and body fluids
What are the modes of transmission of infections?
Direct and indirect contact, droplet transmission, airborne transmission, vehicle transmission, and vectorborne transmission
What is the portal of entry?
The path through which a pathogen can enter the body
What are susceptible hosts?
Individuals who acquire infections
What are normal defenses against infection?
The immune system, normal flora, inflammatory response, and unique defenses in different organ systems
What are healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?
Infections acquired after admission to a healthcare facility
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.
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.
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