Which of the following is considered a social determinant of health?

A. While protocols for care may be developed by healthcare facilities or professional organizations, the BON does not create specific care protocols for health problems. The BON primarily focuses on regulation and oversight of nursing practice rather than clinical protocols.
B. While the BON does play a role in ensuring the quality of nursing education programs through accreditation and approval processes, the statement is somewhat broad. The BON's primary responsibility is to regulate nursing practice and ensure public safety, rather than actively promoting educational excellence in a proactive manner.
C. The BON is responsible for enforcing the Nurse Practice Act, which defines the scope of nursing practice and sets the legal standards for nursing in the state. The BON regulates nursing practice by monitoring compliance with these laws, investigating complaints, and taking disciplinary action as necessary.
D. The BON does establish the competencies required for licensure, often in collaboration with educational institutions, but it does not directly determine individual competencies for nurses.

A. Varicella, or chickenpox, is transmitted via airborne transmission. The varicella virus can spread through respiratory droplets and can also linger in the air after an infected person has left the area. Thus, it is included in airborne transmission.
B. Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is primarily transmitted through contact, particularly via contaminated surfaces and the fecal-oral route. It is not considered an airborne disease. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
C. Tuberculosis (TB) is a classic example of a disease transmitted via airborne transmission. TB bacteria are spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, allowing the bacteria to remain suspended in the air and be inhaled by others. This option is correct.
D. Rubeola, or measles, is also transmitted via airborne transmission. The measles virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, and the virus can remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area. This option is correct.
E. Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is primarily transmitted through direct contact with contaminated surfaces or skin, as well as through contact with infected wounds. It is not typically spread through airborne transmission.