Infection control review on NCLEX-RN

[sfcwtu]

Since lots of people mentioned Infection control questions on their NCLEX-RN, I wonder if there is any NCLEX-RN book giving you a systemic review on infection control? I have Lipppincott's, HESI, and Saunder's CD, but didn't find a topic on it. So, how should I prepare for this topic? Just by common sense?

[landonsles]

I did have a lot of infection control questions--glad I read on here to study up on it. The only thing I used to study was my Saunders Comprehensive Book. There is a section in one of the first few chapters that talks about droplet vs airborne vs contact isolation (I think it's the pt safety chapter). It helped me...hope it helps you!

[sfcwtu]

Thanks Landonsles! Maybe I need a Saunders comprehensive review book.

[goudagirl]

Hi everyone,

I too have questions regarding precautions! I figured I already learned about precautions and understood them...Until I began studying for the NCLEX and have found many questions that confuse me. Some will say a gown and gloves are needed in addition to the respirator mask for airborne precautions, other questions will say only a respirator mask is required. I understand the basics--airborne requires a special respirator mask, droplet requires a regular mask if within 3 feet, contact requires gown and gloves, no mask...But then I see qs either through Saunders or Kaplan that ask regarding gloves/gowns, etc. I am so confused and have used 3 books to try and figure it out to no avail! Every book says something different with regard to this! If anyone can further explain I would appreciate it! I am worried I will miss all the precaution qs. on NCLEX because of my confusion.

Thanks~!

Liz:paw: :paw:

[KristiePDX]

I had quite a few infection control questions on my test. What kind of room assignments for particular dx's, who should or should not be roomies ect. Oh and a couple vaccination q's. What type of protective clothing per dx and negative pressure rooms isolation ect.