Head Lice

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1. Head lice are not insects.
True
False

2. Head lice live primarily on the head and scalp.
True
False

3. Head lice and body lice are the same.
True
False

4. Body lice may be found in clothing and bedding, as well as on the body.
True
False

5. Crab lice infest the pubic area.
True
False

6. Head lice are found only on humans and should not be confused with fleas.
True
False

7. Adult head lice can not be seen with the naked eye.
True
False

8. Head lice move very slowly, so they can be easily seen.
True
False

9. Head lice suck blood, and the rash caused by their feeding activities may be more noticeable than the insects themselves.
True
False

10. Head lice attach their eggs at the base of a hair shaft.
True
False

11. Head lice eggs are called nits that appear as tiny white or dark ovals, and are especially noticeable on the back of the neck and around the ears.
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False

12. Head lice are primarily spread through direct head to head contact, although sharing personal items such as hats, brushes, combs, and linens may play a role in their spread between children.
True
False

13. Children with head lice should be treated with a medicated shampoo, rinse, or lotion developed specifically for head lice.
True
False

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