NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A village has an outbreak of cholera. Which would be the easiest way for a neighboring village to prevent the cholera epidemic from spreading to their village?
A
Develop a cholera vaccination.
B
Quarantine all individuals infected with cholera.
C
Avoid contaminated water, or treat contaminated water before drinking it.
D
Restrict travel to other villages that are farther away.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Provision of safe water and sanitation is critical to prevent and control the transmission of cholera and other waterborne diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -A person can get cholera by drinking water or eating food contaminated with cholera bacteria. In an epidemic, the source of the contamination is usually the feces of an infected person that contaminates water or food. The disease can spread rapidly in areas with inadequate treatment of sewage and drinking water.

Detailed explanation-3: -Be sure you drink and use safe water. Use bottled water to brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, and make ice or beverages. Wash your hands often with soap and safe water. Before, during, and after preparing food. Use toilets. Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it. Clean up safely.

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