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tnt_battle

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A 15-year-old male with infectious mononucleosis is being given instructions on how to prevent the spread of this infection to others. Which statement represents a correct instruction?
 
  a. Wear a surgical mask when others are in the room.
  b. Do not share drinking glasses or eating utensils.
  c. Avoid all contact with other people.
  d. No precautions are necessary.

Question 2

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with lymphadenopathy. Which assessment finding will help confirm this diagnosis?
 
  a. Small, hard lymph nodes
  b. Disordered lymph nodes
  c. Nonpalpable, nontender lymph nodes
  d. Enlarged lymph nodes



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Transmission of mononucleosis is usually through saliva from close personal contact. The virus also may be secreted in other mucosal secretions of the genital, rectal, and respiratory tract, as well as blood. A surgical mask is not necessary because the disorder is not airborne. The patient does not need to avoid all contact, but precautions should be taken.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Lymphadenopathy is evidenced by enlarged lymph nodes, not small, hard, disordered, or non-palpable nodes.



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