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Jkov05

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following statements about modes of transmission are true? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Direct transmission requires contact with a contaminated inanimate material.
  B) Indirect transmission is also known as vehicle-borne illness.
  C) Food- and water-related illnesses are considered to be spread by indirect transmission.
  D) Vector transmission requires contact with a nonhuman carrier such as an animal or insect.
  E) Airborne transmission commonly occurs from coughing and sneezing.

Question 2

When reviewing the trends in communicable diseases for a county, the community health nurse notes that there was an increased incidence of Lyme's disease.
 
  The nurse develops a plan for prevention and control integrating the understanding that this disease is most likely transmitted by which mode?
 
  A) Vector
  B) Airborne
  C) Vehicle-borne
  D) Direct


Tonny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A


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