Question

the school nurse assesses the hair of students as there has been an outbreak of head lice in the school. what finding in one student indicates the student has head lice? answers: a - d a dry, white flakes that are on the students scalp. b small grayish - white bodies that are sticking to the students hair shaft. c hair that is dirty and matted to the students scalp. d gray, scaly patches in the head at areas where the hair is broken.

Explanation:

Head lice are small insects that live on the human scalp and hair. Their eggs, called nits, are small grayish - white bodies that stick firmly to the hair shaft. Dry white flakes are usually dandruff, dirty and matted hair is not indicative of lice, and gray scaly patches are more likely related to skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema rather than head lice.

Answer:

B. Small grayish - white bodies that are sticking to the student's hair shaft.