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- Identify
the six links in the chain of infection.
- Describe
factors that increase the susceptibility of an individual to an infection.
- Explain
specific ways a nurse, while providing patient care, can decrease the
incidence of contamination by an infectious agent.
- Describe
four medical aseptic techniques the nurse practices.
- Demonstrate
appropriate hand washing technique and describe how to incorporate hand
washing into nursing practice.
- Identify
frequently occurring patient care situations that require the nurse
to wear protective barrier gloves.
- Demonstrate
appropriate handling of bed linen, soiled and clean.
- Explain
the primary components of standard precautions: universal precautions
and body substance isolation.
- Describe
how the components of standard precautions must be incorporated while
providing patient care.
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