The Parent of a Preschool Child Asks the Nurse How

question 22

Multiple Choice

The parent of a preschool child asks the nurse how chickenpox (varicella zoster) is transmitted.The nurse identifies that the virus is:

• A) Carried by a vector organism
• B) Carried though the air in droplets after sneezing or coughing
• C) Transmitted through person-to-person contact
• D) Acquired through contact with contaminated objects

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Definitions:

Asthma

A chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and constriction, leading to breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.

Stable

Characterized by consistency, reliability, and resistance to change or fluctuation in conditions or state.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person influences their feelings and thoughts about that person's character or properties.

Rating Scales

A method for assessing attitudes, feelings, behaviors, or performance by assigning values or ratings according to a predetermined scale.