Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infections ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is conducting a teaching session on preventive measures for HSV infections. Select all that apply:.
"Using condoms consistently and correctly during sexual activity." This is a correct preventive measure for HSV infections.
Condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of HSV during sexual contact.
"Avoiding close contact, such as hugging, with infected individuals." This statement is not a recommended preventive measure for HSV infections.
HSV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected genital secretions or oral secretions, so hugging infected individuals does not pose a significant risk.
"Frequent handwashing with soap and water." While handwashing is a good practice for general hygiene, it is not a specific preventive measure for HSV infections.
"Getting vaccinated against HSV." This is a correct preventive measure.
While there is no currently available vaccine for HSV, research is ongoing in this area, and vaccination could be a future preventive option.
"Practicing good hygiene, especially after using public restrooms." Practicing good hygiene, including handwashing, is a general preventive measure for various infections but may not have a direct impact on preventing HSV transmission.
Choice A rationale:
"Using condoms consistently and correctly during sexual activity." This is a correct preventive measure for HSV infections.
Condoms can reduce the risk of transmission of HSV during sexual contact.
Choice B rationale:
"Avoiding close contact, such as hugging, with infected individuals." This statement is not a recommended preventive measure for HSV infections.
HSV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected genital secretions or oral secretions, so hugging infected individuals does not pose a significant risk.
Choice C rationale:
"Frequent handwashing with soap and water." While handwashing is a good practice for general hygiene, it is not a specific preventive measure for HSV infections.
Choice D rationale:
"Getting vaccinated against HSV." This is a correct preventive measure.
While there is no currently available vaccine for HSV, research is ongoing in this area, and vaccination could be a future preventive option.
Choice E rationale:
"Practicing good hygiene, especially after using public restrooms." Practicing good hygiene, including handwashing, is a general preventive measure for various infections but may not have a direct impact on preventing HSV transmission.