Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1261 of 2368
A school-age child has confirmed meningococcal meningitis. What does the nurse expect for the child's close contacts?
- Observation only until symptoms appear
- No treatment, because carriers never become infected
- Systemic steroids
- Antibiotic prophylaxis
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Correct answer: Antibiotic prophylaxis
Close contacts of a confirmed case should receive antibiotic prophylaxis.
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