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What is a communicable disease?
What is a communicable disease?
- A disease that cannot be transmitted from one person to another
- A disease caused by non-infectious agents
- A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another (correct)
- A disease that is not caused by an infectious agent
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir of infection?
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir of infection?
- A rock in a river
- A tree in a park
- A flower in a garden
- A person with a cold (correct)
Which of the following is an example of an infectious agent?
Which of the following is an example of an infectious agent?
- Malaria parasite (correct)
- Broken bone
- Allergens
- Common cold
What is the role of nurses in preventing and controlling communicable diseases?
What is the role of nurses in preventing and controlling communicable diseases?
Which of the following is not an example of an infectious agent?
Which of the following is not an example of an infectious agent?
What do we call an organism that is capable of producing infection or infectious disease?
What do we call an organism that is capable of producing infection or infectious disease?
What is the role of carriers in spreading disease?
What is the role of carriers in spreading disease?
What is the portal of exit?
What is the portal of exit?
Which is an example of a portal of entry for infectious agents?
Which is an example of a portal of entry for infectious agents?
What is a susceptible host?
What is a susceptible host?
What are some preventive measures for communicable diseases?
What are some preventive measures for communicable diseases?
What is the goal of a community health nurse in relation to communicable diseases?
What is the goal of a community health nurse in relation to communicable diseases?
What is the role of nurses in preventing communicable diseases?
What is the role of nurses in preventing communicable diseases?
What is the mode of transmission?
What is the mode of transmission?
Which is an example of environmental preventive measures for communicable diseases?
Which is an example of environmental preventive measures for communicable diseases?
What is a common role of nurses in preventing communicable diseases?
What is a common role of nurses in preventing communicable diseases?
