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appyboo · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The infection control practitioner plans an in-service on control of health care-associated infections. The program should concentrate on:

a. observing nurses caring for patients.
b. screening patients who are admitted to the hospital.
c. educating hospital personnel about aseptic practices.
d. discharging infectious patients from the hospital.

Question 2

Assuming responsibility for a patient's care forms a legally binding situation described as:

a. nurse-patient relationship.
b. accountability.
c. advocacy.
d. standard of care.

Edwyer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Duties of the infection control practitioner include staff education on infection control.

Answer to Question 2

A
When the nurse assumes responsibility for a patient's care, the nurse-patient relationship is formed. This is a legally binding contract for which the nurse must take responsibility.