Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
One week after removing a tick that bit him, a student arrives at the school nurse's office with reports of flu-like symptoms. Which intervention should the school nurse implement first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Observing for a rash around the tick bite site is the first intervention because a 'bull's-eye' rash is indicative of Lyme disease, a potential tick-borne illness. This guides further actions, prioritizing specific symptoms over general ones like fever, which is common to many illnesses.