Title: Module 5: Introduction
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 5

The nurse must be able to recognize sources of infections, and institute protective measures as it relates to isolation categories. Nurses must use basic principles of hygiene to prevent and control infections.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Describe the infectious process, modes of transmission, risk factors, and diagnostic tests used to detect infection and inflammation.
- Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis.
- Utilize universal standards and precautions on assigned clients.

Readings

- Text A Silvestri - Chapter 16
- Text B Potter & Perry - Chapter 34