RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1031 of 2368

A client at the first prenatal visit has two cats at home. Which teaching reduces the risk of toxoplasmosis?

  1. Avoid sharing eating utensils with household members.
  2. Wash hands only after touching raw vegetables.
  3. Keep the cats away from the infant after birth.
  4. Avoid handling cat feces and avoid eating undercooked meat.
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Correct answer: Avoid handling cat feces and avoid eating undercooked meat.

Toxoplasmosis spreads through cat feces, insects that touched feces, and undercooked meat. It can harm the fetus.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Lifestyle and Health Practices. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026