Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1212 of 2368
A parent of a child with infectious conjunctivitis asks how to prevent spread. Which statement by the parent shows effective teaching?
- "We will let the whole family use the same towel to save laundry."
- "My child can go back to school today even though the eye is still draining."
- "We will wash the linens and replace any eye makeup."
- "We will rub the healthy eye often to keep it from getting dry."
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Correct answer: "We will wash the linens and replace any eye makeup."
Linens should be washed, makeup replaced, and hands washed often. Children stay home until symptoms are under control.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026