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cookcarl

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A public health nurse visits with the parents of a child who has body lice. It is most important that the nurse tell the parents that:
 
  a. body lice are transmitted by direct person-to-person contact.
  b. treatment of skin surfaces will eradicate the infestation.
  c. all clothing and bedding must be disinfected.
  d. lice burrow into the body, and vigorous scrubbing is required to remove them.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students how to examine children in a day care center for pediculus humanus capitis (head lice). Which statement by a student indicates understanding of this teaching?
 
  a. Adult lice are easily visible on the hair shaft.
  b. Children from lower socioeconomic families are more likely to have lice.
  c. I may observe hives, boils, and impetigo on the child's scalp if lice are present.
  d. I should be careful to prevent the lice from jumping into my hair.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse should tell the parents that all clothing and bedding must be disinfected. In addition to person-to-person transmission, body lice can be acquired from clothing, furniture, bedding, rugs, and other items. Treatment of skin surfaces does not eradicate the infestation, because body lice reside mainly on clothing. Vigorous scrubbing is not required and may damage the skin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Individuals with head lice may have hives, boils, and impetigo on the scalp as a result of the infestation. Adult head lice are difficult to observe. Head lice occur in all socioeconomic groups. Head lice do not jump or fly.





 

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