Mark, a new father, is concerned about passing on his current viral infection to his two- week-old baby. What should the occupational health nurse inform him regarding his - baby's risk of contracting his infection?
The baby has passive acquired immunity.
The baby has natural active immunity.
The baby's immunity is still underdeveloped and is at risk.
The baby has inherited natural immunity from the mother.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Passive immunity is typically acquired through maternal antibodies passed to the baby during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and will protect against viral infections.
B. Active immunity is developed by the body after exposure to an antigen. Since the baby hasn't been exposed to the virus yet, this option is not applicable.
C. Infants have an immature immune system. However, they rely on passive immunity from maternal antibodies and vaccinations to protect against infections.
D. Infants inherit passive acquired immunity from the mother and not natural immunity.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. A cough assist machine can help Alice clear secretions from her airways, reducing the risk of respiratory complications associated with spinal muscular atrophy.
B. Orthopedic shoes may help with support and stability but do not directly address Alice's respiratory needs.
C. While a wheelchair may be necessary for mobility, it does not address Alice's respiratory needs.
D. High-frequency chest wall oscillation devices are used to help clear mucus from the airways but may not be as appropriate for Alice's age and condition as a cough assist machine.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Actinic keratosis treatment with topical 5-FU does not increase the risk of infection to the extent that avoiding crowded places would be necessary.
B. While 5-FU may be used to treat actinic keratosis, it does not necessarily prepare the lesion for surgical removal.
C. There is no direct association between topical 5-FU treatment and anorexia.
Nutritional intake monitoring may not be necessary unless symptoms develop.
D. Topical 5-FU causes localized irritation, erosion, and crusting of treated areas, which typically take weeks to heal. This instruction is important for the patient to understand the expected outcome of the treatment.
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