Title: Assignment 4 posted and due date given
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 5

Assignment: Case Study

Mr. Smith is a 35- year old male that is homeless, infected with (HIV) human immunodeficiency virus and has a history of alcoholism. He has an admitting diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis. It is important for the nurse to be familiar with the facilities procedure and policy manuals while caring for all clients.

Discussion Assignment Questions
1. Explain the difference between medical and surgical asepsis. What type of asepsis would be used on this client.
2. Explain the rationale for standard precautions and when standard precautions should be used.
3. Explain hospital-acquired infections and the ways the nurse can assist in avoiding or reducing them while caring for this patient and other clients in the hospital.
4. Explain transmission-based precautions to include airbone, droplet, and contact and the nurses responsibility in each one.
5. Name three factors that increase the susceptibility to infection in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis.