Infectious Disease
Chain of infection, precautions and PPE, sepsis recognition, antibiotic classes, and the LPN's role in anti-infective therapy.
System focus
- Break the chain of infection before it reaches the cell factories
- Recognize the sepsis cues and escalate in scope
- Antibiotic classes, resistance, and safe administration
Lesson video
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4 itemsInfection Fundamentals: Chain of Infection, Precautions, and Sepsis
Cell focus: pathogens versus the body's defense crew.
Antibiotic Classes, Resistance, and the LPN's Role in Therapy
Pharmacology: match the class to the pathogen, watch for the toxicities.
Anti-infectives: The Drug Classes That Fight for the Factories
Cell focus: antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals — one map.
Safety, Infection Control & Isolation
Foundations: precautions, PPE sequence, and sterile technique.