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ATI NURS 340 Leadership and Public Health Exam Questions
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The public health nurse understands the E. coli 0157:H7 is dangerous because it is hemorrhagic. The nurse knows that the greatest risk factor is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Petting zoos. E. coli 0157:H7 is commonly associated with fecal contamination, which can occur in petting zoos due to close contact with animals. The bacteria can be transmitted through direct contact or contaminated surfaces, leading to infection. Poultry (
A) is not the greatest risk factor for E. coli 0157:H7 as it is more associated with Salmonella. Water parks (
B) and carrots (
D) are not common sources of E. coli 0157:H7 transmission. The key is understanding the potential for fecal contamination in petting zoos, making it the highest risk factor for contracting E. coli 0157:H7.
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