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Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Define and describe the concept of infection as it applies to nursing practice
Identify risk factors for infection
Begin to provide nursing interventions to prevent or control infection

(CO = Course Objective. This demonstrates the alignment from the module objective to the course objective[s].)

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Exemplars:

Immunity
• Allergies
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Angioedema
• Anaphylaxis
Inflammation
• Inflammatory process
• Cellulitis
Infection
• Airborne, Droplet, Contact Precautions
• Urinary tract infection
• Influenza
• Conjunctivitis
• Pneumonia
• Conjunctivitis
• Otis Media
• Cdiff
• Cystitis
• Sepsis

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

1. Read Chapters 26, 27

Yoost, L and Crawford, L.R. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing (3rd ed.). Elsevier - Evolve. https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/books/9780323828116

2. Read Chapters 21, 22 & 23

Giddens, J. F. (2025). Concepts for Nursing Practice (4th ed.). Elsevier - Evolve. https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/books/9780323812085

3. Healthcare Associated Infections

Notes:Visit Center for Disease Control and Prevention's page for healthcare-associated infections and be prepared to report on two facts that are new to you from the MA CDC report on state health care associated infections

4. Infection PowerPoint

5. Infection Examplars PowerPoint

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

EAQ/Lessons as assigned

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