Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit regarding lice.A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Correct Answer: A - Encourage your child to avoid sharing hats with other children.
Rationale: Lice spread through close contact or sharing personal items like hats. By avoiding sharing hats, the child reduces the risk of lice transmission. This preventative measure is crucial in controlling lice infestation.
Incorrect Choices:
B: The statement is false. Lice cannot survive for 2 weeks away from the host. They need a human host to survive.
C: Washing hair daily does not prevent lice. Lice infestation is not related to personal hygiene.
D: Lice cannot jump; they crawl from one person to another through direct contact. This statement is incorrect in how lice transmit.
Rationale: Lice spread through close contact or sharing personal items like hats. By avoiding sharing hats, the child reduces the risk of lice transmission. This preventative measure is crucial in controlling lice infestation.
Incorrect Choices:
B: The statement is false. Lice cannot survive for 2 weeks away from the host. They need a human host to survive.
C: Washing hair daily does not prevent lice. Lice infestation is not related to personal hygiene.
D: Lice cannot jump; they crawl from one person to another through direct contact. This statement is incorrect in how lice transmit.