NSB131 & NSB132 Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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Course
NSB131 & NSB132
Institution
NSB131 & NSB132
Nosocomial
Hospital acquired infection
Community acquired infection
Community acquired infection
Immunocompromised
Impaired immune system
Functions of the immune system
Maintain homeostasis
Protections
Surveillance
National safety and quality health service standards
1. Clinical g...
✓ 8. Recognising and responding to acute deterioration
Infection
✓ Invasion and reproduction of pathogenic or disease causing organisms inside the
body
Infection control
✓ Actions to prevent the spread of pathogens between people in a healthcare setting
NSQHS Standard 3 scope
✓ 1. Governance and improvement for infection control
✓ 2. Infection prevention and control systems
✓ 3. Reprocessing of reusable equipment
✓ 4. Antimicrobial stewardship
Chain of infection
✓ 1. Infectious Agent
✓ 2. Reservoir
✓ 3. Portal of Exit
✓ 4. Mode of Transmission
✓ 5. Portal of Entry
✓ 6. Susceptible Host
Modes of transmission
✓ Direct contact
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Age related changes to the immune system (>65 years)
✓ - Skin becomes thin and friable = Increased risk of skin breach
✓ - Decreased mucous production = dry mucous membranes
✓ - Alteration in B & T cell production & formation = decreased immune
responsiveness
Most at risk of infection
✓ - Very old
✓ - Very young
✓ - Chronically ill
✓ - Terminally ill
✓ - Institutionalised
Role of nurse in infection control
✓ 1. Assess patients
✓ - Skin integrity & hygiene
✓ - Nutrition
✓ - Medical history
✓ - Medications & vaccinations
✓ 2. Plan
✓ - Minimise risk of infection & cross infection
✓ - Promote health (nutrition, hygiene, stress management, vaccination, isolation)
✓ 3. Implement the plan
✓ - Plan care that addresses goals
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