NSE 12A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Multiple Sclerosis, Iatrogenesis, Infection Control

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Nursing
• Course: NSE 12A/B
• Professor: Michelle Hughes

Document Summary

Application of evidence-based measures nurses understand and apply evidence-based measures to prevent and control transmission of micro-organisms that are likely to cause infection. Communication nurses use appropriate and timely communication strategies with clients and their significant others, the health care team and the community when discussing infection prevention and control issues. Nurses exercise professional judgment relevant to each client situation and infection prevention and control practices. Nurses reduce the risk to self and others by appropriately handling, cleaning and disposing of materials and equipment. A reservoir is a place where a pathogen can survive but may or may not multiply. For example, hepatitis a virus survives in shellfish but does not multiply; pseudomonas organisms can survive and multiply in nebulizer reservoirs used in the care of patients with respiratory problems. The most common reservoir is the human body. A variety of microorganisms live on the skin and within body cavities, fluids, and discharges.