A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is diagnosed with ...

[DelorasTo]

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is diagnosed with mononucleosis, commonly called the kissing disease. The nurse explains that the organisms causing this disease were transmitted by:
 
  A) direct contact.
  B) indirect contact.
  C) airborne route.
  D) vectors.

Question 2

A client who has had abdominal surgery develops an infection in the wound while still hospitalized. Which of the following agents is most likely the cause of the infection?
 
  A) Virus
  B) Bacteria
  C) Fungi
  D) Spores

[shayla]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Organisms can enter the body by way of the contact route, either directly or indirectly. Direct contact involves proximity between the susceptible host and an infected person or a carrier, such as through touching, kissing, or sexual intercourse. Mononucleosis can be spread through direct contact with saliva, mucus from the nose and throat, and sometimes tears.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Some of the more prevalent agents that cause infection are bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Bacteria are the most significant and most commonly observed infection-causing agents in health care institutions.

[DelorasTo]

Thank you!

[shayla]

Always glad to help...