A Carrier Contains, Spreads, or Harbors an Infectious Organism

question 96

Multiple Choice

A carrier contains, spreads, or harbors an infectious organism. Carriers may have different conditions or states. Which of the following defines a convalescent carrier?

• A) Individual who has been exposed to and harbors a pathogen and who can spread the disease in different places or intervals
• B) Individual who has been exposed to and harbors a pathogen, is in the beginning stages of the disease, is showing symptoms, and has the ability to transmit the disease
• C) Individual who has been exposed to and harbors a pathogen, but has not become ill or shown any of the symptoms of the disease
• D) Individual who has been exposed to and harbors a pathogen and who has done so for some time, but has recovered from the disease
• E) Individual who harbors a pathogen and who, although in the recovery phase of the course of the disease, is still infectious

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Definitions:

Supervisor

An individual who oversees and directs the work of others, often in a professional setting.

Client's Nickname

A personal or informal name given to a client, often used to foster a more friendly and personalized professional relationship.

Values-Based Practice

An approach to healthcare and decision-making where the values of patients, including those of a moral, spiritual, cultural, and emotional nature, are given priority in clinical decisions.

Evidence-Based Practice

A methodological approach where decisions are made based on the integration of best available research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.