Lyme disease is spread by which type of transmission?
a. direct contact c. vehicle
b. airborne d. vector-borne
D
Vector-borne transmission occurs when an agent is transferred to a susceptible host by animate means such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, lice, and other animals. Lyme disease, malaria, and West Nile virus are examples of diseases spread by vectors.
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Which intervention is appropriate for a hospitalized child who has crops of lesions on the trunk that appear as a macular rash and vesicles?
a. Place the child in strict isolation; airborne and contact precautions. b. Continue to practice Standard Precautions. c. Pregnant women should avoid contact with the child. d. Screen visitors for immunity to measles.
A nurse is caring for a patient who requires teaching about a heart-healthy diet. The patient states that she is a visual learner
The nurse recognizes that a visual learner learns by seeing, reading, and watching. When selecting handouts for the patient to read, the nurse ensures which of the following about the handouts? Select all that apply. 1. They are in simple language. 2. They include short sentences. 3. They clearly define medical terms. 4. They are written in complex language. 5. They are at a fifth-grade reading level.
General cast care considerations would include which of the following?
1. Keep cast clean and dry, monitor integrity of cast materials, and elevate the involved extremity for 24 to 48 hours as recommended. Monitor neurovascular status per doctor's orders and shower as instructed. 2. Allow the cast to get wet and follow up in 4 to 6 weeks for cast removal. 3. Spray the cast with Febreze if a foul smell occurs. 4. All of the above
A nurse is leading a seminar about healthy lifestyle choices. The nurse teaches that good nutrition is:
A) A goal for the CDC for all. B) A recommendation for obese children. C) Essential for infants and children. D) Important for non-Hispanic children.