An outbreak of impetigo has occurred in a first grade classroom. ...

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An outbreak of impetigo has occurred in a first grade classroom. The school nurse instructs the teachers to:
 
  1. Not work because this is not a common occurrence.
   2. Disinfect surfaces.
   3. Have a change of clothes for the children with the infection.
   4. Have the children with the infection sit in one particular area of the room.

Question 2

The nurse weighs a 6-year-old child who weighed 20 pounds at 1 year of age. The nurse anticipates that this child should now weigh at least:
 
  a. 25 pounds
  b. 30 pounds
  c. 35 pounds
  d. 40 pounds

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Answer to Question 1

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1. This is not a feasible option for a classroom teacher.
2. Disinfecting all areas will help reduce the chance of spreading the bacteria.
3. A change of clothes will not help decrease the spread of the disease.
4. Isolating the children to one area of the room does not stop the spread of the bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

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At 6 years of age, a child's weight should be double the 1-year weight.

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[shailee]

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