Publisher's Synopsis
This book is the second in the series of eight books providing 101 evidence-based practice questions and answers with brief rationales, for the Safety and Infection Control component of the National Licensure Examination to gain nursing registration for undergraduate nursing students in each state of the United States of America. The content related to the Safety and Infection Control component includes, but is not limited to: Protecting clients and health care personnel from health and environmental hazards. Accident, error and injury prevention. Emergency response planning. Ergonomic principles. Handling hazardous and infectious materials. Home safety. Reporting of incidents, events, irregular occurrences and variance. Safe use of equipment. Security planning. Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions. Surgical asepsis. Use of restraints and safety devices.
