A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community parent group about preventing children from contracting influenza. Which of the following should the nurse include as the most effective prevention measure? A. Minimizing the child's exposure to crowds B. Washing food and produce prior to cooking C. Frequently cleaning and disinfecting toys or objects that the child can put in their mouth D. Encouraging the child to wash their hands frequently

A nurse is preparing a workshop on preventing common communicable and infectious diseases in the community. Which of the following prevention methods should the nurse include to target diseases that are transmitted through direct contact? A. Isolation B. Clean drinking water C. Pest control D. Proper sanitation

A public health nurse working in the community is aware that most patients and families are not aware of the Epidemiological Triangle when learning about communicable disease. Which level of prevention is being used when explaining its significance to families at the community center? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. None of the Above

A school nurse receives a telephone call from a parent who suspects their school-age child may have coronavirus-2 (SARS-C0V-2). Which of the following instructions should the nurse give as secondary prevention? A. The child should wear a mask to school. B. The child should be tested to determine the cause of their illness. C. The child should be immunized prior to coming to school. D. The child should be taken to the hospital if they develop labored respirations.

The nurse is planning a community health class for older adults. Which topic should the nurse prioritize?CorrectA. preventing polypharmacy[36%]B. strategies to stay physically active[21%]C. staying socially engaged in the community[8%]D. recommended immunizations

Without established health and hygiene procedures and practices, infections may happen easily in an early learning environment. Reflect on what you, as a child care provider, can do to minimize or prevent the spread of illness in your program. What do you think are the most effective ways to keep the children healthy? If the children are exposed to communicable illness, what are the best ways to respond?