The student nurse caring for clients understands that which factors must be present to transmit infection? (Select all that apply.)
a. Colonization
b. Host
c. Mode of transmission
d. Portal of entry
e. Reservoir
ANS: B, C, D, E
Factors that must be present in order to transmit an infection include a host with a portal of entry, a mode of transmission, and a reservoir. Colonization is not one of these factors.
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To reduce transcription errors, the TJC published the "Do Not Use" list of abbreviation that are not to be
used on prescriptions and medication orders. Indicate whether the statement is true or false