On the Basis of Your Understanding of the Chain of Infection

question 21

Multiple Choice

On the basis of your understanding of the chain of infection, what would be the most effective method of controlling the spread of conjunctivitis in a day care center?

• A) Conjunctivitis is not contagious.
• B) Close the day care center until all children are symptom-free.
• C) Sanitize hands thoroughly after each contact with a symptomatic child.
• D) Immediately send the child home to prevent the spread of the disease.

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Group Polarization

The inclination of a group to arrive at decisions that are significantly more radical than the original tendencies of its participants.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.

Sociohistorical Context

The blend of social and historical factors at a specific time that influences behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions.