RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1277 of 2368

A child is diagnosed with scabies. Which statement by the nurse about close contacts is correct?

  1. "Only family members with itching need treatment."
  2. "Contacts need treatment only if they develop a rash."
  3. "Contacts should be tested and treated only after a skin biopsy."
  4. "Close contacts should be treated even if they have no symptoms."
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Correct answer: "Close contacts should be treated even if they have no symptoms."

Treating close contacts, even when asymptomatic, helps prevent further outbreaks.

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