RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1201 of 2368

A teenager with infectious mononucleosis has an enlarged spleen. Which activity restriction should the nurse teach?

  1. Avoid contact sports for one to two weeks
  2. Avoid contact sports until the sore throat resolves
  3. Avoid contact sports for four to six weeks
  4. Avoid contact sports for six months
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Correct answer: Avoid contact sports for four to six weeks

Contact sports are avoided for four to six weeks because of the risk of splenic rupture.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026