A nurse working in an infectious disease clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Lyme disease.
Which of the following agencies is responsible for voluntarily reporting cases of this disease to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Local Red Cross chapter.
Hospital infection control department.
State health department.
Office of the Surgeon General.
The Correct Answer is C
State health departments are responsible for voluntarily reporting cases of Lyme disease to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1.
Choice B is incorrect because while hospital infection control departments may report cases of infectious diseases to state health departments, it is ultimately the state health department that reports cases to the CDC.
Choice D is incorrect because the Office of the Surgeon General is not responsible for reporting cases of Lyme disease to the CDC.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
The nurse should include in the teaching that household contacts will receive prophylactic antibiotics 1.
This can help prevent the spread of pertussis to others.
Choice A is not the correct answer because transmission may not be limited by herd immunity 2.
Choice C is not the correct answer because pertussis is most contagious before the rash develops, during the catarrhal stage.
Choice D is not the correct answer because there is no evidence to suggest that a dehumidifier should be placed beside the child’s bed.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
According to the World Health Organization, unintentional injuries, especially road traffic accidents, are the leading cause of death and disability among adolescents1. As a category of accidents, motor vehicle fatality is the leading cause of death among teenagers2.
Choice A is not the answer because sports injury prevention is not mentioned as a leading cause of death for adolescents.
Choice B is not the answer because substance abuse prevention is not mentioned as a leading cause of death for adolescents.
Choice C is not the answer because gun safety is not mentioned as a leading cause of death for adolescents.
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