The patient and the nurse are discussing Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates understanding regarding the mode of transmission for this disease?
a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
c. "When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
d. "When camping, I will wash my hands with hand gel."
ANS: C
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by bacteria transmitted by the bite of ticks. Wearing a repellent that is designed for repelling ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects can help in preventing transmission of this disease. Drinking plenty of uncontaminated water, wearing sunscreen, and using alcohol-based hand gels for cleaning hands are all important activities to participate in while camping, but they do not contribute to or prevent transmission of this disease.
You might also like to view...
Primary functions of case managers include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Communication B) Holistic approach C) Clinical expertise D) Medication administration
The nurse is reviewing the health history of a patient. Which finding is most linked to the probability of developing Graves' disease?
a. Smoking b. Long-term use of birth control pills c. Habitual excessive alcohol consumption d. Use of herbal remedies, such as St. John's wort
The insulin that has a slower onset but longer duration is _______ insulin
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
According to the 2014 Census Bureau estimates, the percentage of the population over 65 years of age was at 14.5%. How will health planning needs be affected by this percentage?
1. This population will have greater demands on the health care system as it ages. 2. Planning needs for other segments of the population can be revised downwards. 3. There is no need to increase manufacture of childhood immunizations. 4. Cultural accommodations for other minority groups can be decreased.