RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1275 of 2368

The nurse teaches a parent about items that cannot be washed after a child's head lice treatment. Which instruction is correct?

  1. Seal them in a plastic bag for 24 hours.
  2. Seal them in a plastic bag for at least two weeks.
  3. Leave them in the sun for one afternoon.
  4. Place them in a freezer overnight.
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Correct answer: Seal them in a plastic bag for at least two weeks.

Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in a plastic bag for a minimum of two weeks.

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