Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection prevention at a community center.Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: "I should avoid cleaning my cat's litter box during pregnancy." This statement shows an understanding of the teaching because cleaning a cat's litter box can expose a pregnant person to toxoplasmosis, a harmful parasite that can cause complications during pregnancy. Avoiding this task is a precautionary measure recommended to protect the health of the mother and the unborn child.
Explanation of why other choices are incorrect:
A: "I should take antibiotics when I have a virus." - Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, so this statement shows a misunderstanding of when antibiotics should be used.
B: "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted." - Chickenpox is highly contagious, so visiting someone with active chickenpox can put the pregnant person at risk.
D: "I do not need to get the flu vaccine while I am pregnant." - The flu vaccine is recommended during pregnancy to protect both the pregnant
Explanation of why other choices are incorrect:
A: "I should take antibiotics when I have a virus." - Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, so this statement shows a misunderstanding of when antibiotics should be used.
B: "I can visit my nephew who has chickenpox 5 days after the sores have crusted." - Chickenpox is highly contagious, so visiting someone with active chickenpox can put the pregnant person at risk.
D: "I do not need to get the flu vaccine while I am pregnant." - The flu vaccine is recommended during pregnancy to protect both the pregnant