Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient being treated with scabies?

“Wash linens, clothes and towels.”

“Dry clean all linens, towels, and clothes.”

“Remove infested pets from the home.”

“Discard infested mattresses.”

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. “Wash linens, clothes and towels.”
Scabies mites can survive for up to 2–3 days on fabrics. Washing items in hot water and drying on high heat effectively kills mites.

B. “Dry clean all linens, towels, and clothes.”
Not necessary; washing with hot water is sufficient and more accessible.

C. “Remove infested pets from the home.”
Scabies is species-specific. Human scabies mites do not live on pets.

D. “Discard infested mattresses.”
Mites cannot survive long on surfaces without human contact. Mattresses can be vacuumed and covered if needed.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Administering pain medication
Pain control is important but secondary to ensuring the airway is clear.

B. Providing emotional support to the client
While necessary, emotional support is not an immediate priority during the acute phase of burn care.

C. Applying a topical burn ointment
This is appropriate after stabilization, not before airway and breathing are assessed.

D. Assessing the client's airway and breathing
Airway and breathing take top priority in burn clients, especially if the burns involve the face, neck, or chest. Inhalation injury, edema, or airway obstruction can be life-threatening and must be assessed immediately.

A. Circular, erythematous patches on the scalp B. Scaling and redness between the toes C. Recent exposure to poison ivy D. A recent prescription for an antiseizure medication

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Circular, erythematous patches on the scalp:
Describes tinea capitis, not tinea pedis.

B. Scaling and redness between the toes:
Classic symptoms of tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), a fungal infection often affecting the web spaces of toes.

C. Recent exposure to poison ivy:
Suggests allergic contact dermatitis, not fungal infection.

D. A recent prescription for an antiseizure medication:
More suggestive of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or drug reactions-not tinea pedis.

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