The Nurse Can Prevent the Transmission of Hepatitis a by Avoiding

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse can prevent the transmission of hepatitis A by avoiding

• A) direct contact through fecal matter, contaminated food, or contaminated water.
• B) contaminated blood transfusion.
• C) sexual contact and contaminated needles.
• D) droplet inhalation.

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Definitions:

Receptor Site

Specific regions on the surface of a cell or within a cell where molecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs can bind to elicit a physiological response.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another.

Excitatory Response

A reaction in neural tissue that increases the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential, typically facilitated by neurotransmitters.

Voltage Shift

A change in the electrical potential difference between two points, which can affect the flow of electricity in a circuit.