
Read more about cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. Some of the commonly used terms and terminology associated with infection control include those relating to the chain of infection, the modes of transmission of infectious microorganisms, asepsis, types of infection, and personal protective equipment. Evaluate whether the aseptic technique is performed correctly.Evaluate infection control precautions implemented by staff members.
Utilize appropriate precautions for immunocompromised clients. Educate client and staff regarding infection control measures. Follow correct policy and procedures when reporting a client with a communicable disease. Use an appropriate technique to set up a sterile field/maintain asepsis (e.g., gloves, mask, sterile supplies).
Apply principles of infection control (e.g., hand hygiene, surgical asepsis, isolation, sterile technique, universal/standard precautions). Understand communicable diseases and the modes of organism transmission (e.g., airborne, droplet, contact). Assess client care area for sources of infection. In this section of the NCLEX-RN examination, you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and skills standard precautions, transmission-based, and surgical asepsis in order to: