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Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare

Question 1 of 100 Course: Nursing(Degree)

What defines a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)?

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The 'Five Rights of Delegation' guide safe practice. The most fundamental right is the 'Right Task.' The nurse must first determine if the task is appropriate for delegation based on state nurse practice acts and facility policy. Delegable tasks are usually routine, standardized, with predictable outcomes and minimal risk (e.g., bathing, vital signs, ambulation). The nurse then considers the other rights: Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.

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