Head Lice Treatment Mistakes

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What is the recommended timeframe for repeating the lice treatment?

  • 3 to 5 days after the first application
  • 14 to 17 days after the first application
  • 7 to 10 days after the first application (correct)
  • More than 20 days after the first application

What kind of comb is recommended for removing lice and nits?

  • Wide-toothed comb
  • Fine-toothed comb with parallel-sided teeth (correct)
  • Comb with teeth made of wood
  • Comb with teeth more than 0.5 mm apart

Why is using a conditioner recommended before combing the hair for lice?

  • To make it harder to see the lice
  • To slow down the lice and make the hair easier to work with (correct)
  • To kill the lice before combing
  • To reduce the effectiveness of the lice treatment

When should nits be removed after each lice treatment?

<p>2, 11, and 17 days after the first treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is visually inspecting the hair under a good light source important?

<p>To identify and locate lice and nits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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