Author Question: When performing measures to break the chain of infection, which measure would be most important ... (Read 21 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When performing measures to break the chain of infection, which measure would be most important related to the susceptible host?

A) Keeping linens dry and clean
B) Maintaining skin integrity
C) Washing hands frequently
D) Coughing into a handkerchief

Question 2

The nurse is performing a physical examination on an 8-year-old girl who was bitten by her kitten. Which of the following findings would indicate cat scratch disease?

A) Swollen lymph nodes
B) Strawberry tongue
C) Infected tonsils
D) Swollen neck

rosiehomeworddo · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Response:
Maintaining the integrity of the client's skin and mucous membranes is a precaution that will break the chain of infection at the susceptible host. Keeping linens dry and clean is a precaution to break the reservoir link. Washing hands frequently breaks the chain at the mode of transmission. Coughing into a handkerchief is a precaution for the portal of exit.

Answer to Question 2

A
Response:
Lymph nodes, especially under the arms, can become painful and swollen with cat scratch disease. Strawberry tongue is typical of scarlet fever. Infected tonsils and an edematous neck are symptoms of diphtheria.