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What is the patient's blood pressure?
What is the patient's blood pressure?
What is the patient's heart rate?
What is the patient's heart rate?
What medication should be administered if the patient is hypoglycemic?
What medication should be administered if the patient is hypoglycemic?
What should be provided if the patient exhibits agitation or violence?
What should be provided if the patient exhibits agitation or violence?
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What should be monitored and administered if ordered by the MD?
What should be monitored and administered if ordered by the MD?
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Which of the following are basic principles of infection prevention?
Which of the following are basic principles of infection prevention?
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Which competency is related to critical thinking skills and communication?
Which competency is related to critical thinking skills and communication?
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What is an example of secondary prevention?
What is an example of secondary prevention?
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Which component is part of the chain of transmission in infection?
Which component is part of the chain of transmission in infection?
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What does the term 'reservoir' refer to in the context of infection prevention?
What does the term 'reservoir' refer to in the context of infection prevention?
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What is an example of a secondary level of prevention?
What is an example of a secondary level of prevention?
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What is a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?
What is a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?
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What is a basic principle of infection prevention related to infectious agents?
What is a basic principle of infection prevention related to infectious agents?
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What is a reservoir in the context of infection prevention?
What is a reservoir in the context of infection prevention?
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What is an example of a primary level of prevention?
What is an example of a primary level of prevention?
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Study Notes
Infection Prevention and Control
- Infection prevention and control is a rapidly growing field.
- Inpatient hospitals and other healthcare settings require infection control.
Roles in Infection Prevention and Control
- Infection preventionists are responsible for protecting patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community.
- Other occupations that support infection prevention and control include public health specialists, epidemiologists, and lab techs.
Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
- CBIC offers a Certification Exam in Infection Control (CIC).
- Infection preventionists are certified through the CIC exam.
CIC 6 Core Competencies
- Identification of disease processes
- Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
- Preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious diseases
- Employee/Occupational Health
- Management and communication (leadership)
- Education and research
Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC)
- APIC's core competencies are composed of 4 domains.
- APIC supports infection prevention and control professionals.
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Test your knowledge of assessing and managing a medical emergency scenario. Evaluate the patient's history, signs/symptoms, medications, and vital signs to determine the appropriate course of action.