You are the school nurse educating a group of fifth graders on the prevention of the common cold. Which of the following preventive measures is most important to educate the students on?
A) Frequent handwashing
B) Wear a mask at school
C) Take 1200 grams of vitamin C
D) Take echinacea daily
Question 2
A patient is having an allergic reaction to mold. The patient describes chest tightness and difficulty breathing. Which of the following body effects are occurring?
A) Contraction of smooth muscle in the bronchi
B) Suppression of the vagus nerve endings producing tachycardia
C) Decreased permeability of the veins and capillaries
D) Decreased secretion of the mucous glands