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gbarreiro

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Careful handwashing before and after contact can prevent the spread of which condition in daycare and school settings?
 
  a. Irritable bowel syndrome
  b. Ulcerative colitis
  c. Hepatic cirrhosis
  d. Hepatitis A

Question 2

A yellow crust has formed over the circumcision site. The mother calls the hotline at the local hospital, 5 days after her son was circumcised. She is very concerned. On which rationale should the nurse base her reply?
 
  a. After circumcision, the diaper should be changed frequently and fastened snugly.
  b. This yellow crust is an early sign of infection.
  c. The yellow crust should not be removed.
  d. Discontinue the use of petroleum jelly to the tip of the penis.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Irritable bowel syndrome is the result of increased intestinal motility and is not
contagious.
B Ulcerative colitis is not infectious.
C Cirrhosis is not infectious.
D Hepatitis A is spread person to person, by the fecal-oral route, and through
contaminated food or water. Good handwashing is critical in preventing its
spread. The virus can survive on contaminated objects for weeks.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A The diaper should be fastened loosely to prevent rubbing or pressure on the
incision site.
B The normal yellowish exudate that forms over the site should be differentiated
from the purulent drainage of infection.
C Crust is a normal part of healing.
D The only contraindication for petroleum jelly is the use of a PlastiBell.



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