RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1253 of 2368

A parent in a Lyme disease area asks how to prevent tick bites. Which statement shows effective teaching?

  1. "We will wear dark shorts to hide any ticks that climb on."
  2. "We will wash outdoor clothes in cold water and hang them to dry."
  3. "We will wear light-colored long clothing with pants tucked into socks."
  4. "We will check for ticks only after a week of outdoor play."
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Correct answer: "We will wear light-colored long clothing with pants tucked into socks."

Long, light clothing with pants tucked in helps prevent and spot ticks. Clothing should be washed in hot water and dried on high heat.

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 "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026