Overview
This lecture (Day 3 of 7) focuses on the "Safe and Effective Care Environment" category of the NCLEX, specifically Management of Care and Safety and Infection Control, with practical strategies for mastering related question types.
Warnings and Announcements
- Do not send money to anyone claiming to be from NCLEX Crusade International; this training is free.
- Future paid classes (if any) will always be announced officially via video and the organization's website.
Recap and Agenda
- Day 1: Understanding the NCLEX world.
- Day 2: NCLEX categories overview.
- Day 3 (today): Mastering "Safe and Effective Care Environment" with focus on Management of Care and Safety/Infection Control.
Safe and Effective Care Environment
- This NCLEX category ensures nurses protect clients and healthcare staff and improve care delivery.
- Safe and Effective Care Environment includes "Management of Care" (17-23% of questions) and "Safety and Infection Control" (9-15%).
Management of Care
- Topics: advance directives, delegation, supervision, prioritization, cost-effective care, patient rights, advocacy, confidentiality, inter-professional collaboration, and conflict management.
- If weak in this area, review relevant test plan topics and practice related questions daily.
SBAR Communication Strategy
- SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.
- Use SBAR for structured communication with healthcare providers about patient condition changes.
Safety and Infection Control
- Focused on protecting clients and staff from hazards and infection.
- Topics: allergy assessment, injury protection, patient identification, emergency response, ergonomic principles, safety reporting, equipment use, and education about restraints.
- Many NCLEX questions address safe use of equipment and restraint procedures.
Infection Control Question Strategy
- Step 1: Identify the question's focus (patient, family, or staff).
- Step 2: Determine if the question is about prevention, transmission, or treatment of infection.
- Step 3: Use process of elimination and critical keywords (e.g., soap and water for cleaning wounds).
Room Assignment/Cohort Strategy
- Never cohort infectious with non-infectious or immunocompromised patients.
- Airborne precautions = private room.
Key Terms & Definitions
- NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination for nurses.
- SBAR — Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation; a communication framework.
- Osteomyelitis — Infection and inflammation of bone, often bacterial.
- Case Management — Coordination of care to achieve health outcomes.
- Cohort — Grouping patients with the same condition.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review and practice SBAR communication scenarios.
- Study NCLEX test plan on Management of Care and Safety/Infection Control.
- Join the NCLEX Crusade International Telegram group for updates.
- Watch/review Day 1 and Day 2 videos if not already completed.
- Attend Day 4 live stream at 5 PM EST.