— 健康促進與維護 · EASY · MCQ —
護理師指導民眾預防萊姆病，下列哪項行動最能有效預防蜱蟲叮咬？
A nurse is teaching a client about the prevention of Lyme disease. Which action is the most effective way to prevent the tick bite?
- AApply DEET-containing insect repellent on clothing在衣物上塗抹含 DEET 的防蚊液
- BCheck the body for ticks immediately after returning indoors回到室內後立即檢查身體是否有蜱蟲
- CWear light-colored, long-sleeved clothing during outdoor activities✓ 正解戶外活動時穿著淺色、長袖衣物
- DShower within two hours after being outdoors在戶外活動後兩小時內淋浴
— Explanation · 中文詳解 —
預防萊姆病（Lyme disease）最有效的策略是阻斷傳播媒介——蜱蟲（Tick）。萊姆病經由黑腳蜱（Black-legged tick）叮咬傳播，因此「物理防禦」優於化學防禦。穿著淺色、長袖、長褲並將褲管塞入襪子中，能讓蜱蟲難以爬上皮膚，且淺色系方便觀察到蜱蟲。雖然噴灑 DEET 防蚊液與返家後洗澡、檢查身體也很重要，但物理性阻隔是第一道防線。
Wearing light-colored, long-sleeved clothing during outdoor activities is the most effective way to prevent tick bites and subsequent Lyme disease, as it creates a physical barrier that prevents ticks from attaching to the skin. Light colors also make it easier to spot ticks before they embed. While insect repellents and post-exposure checks are helpful, physical protection is the primary preventive strategy.