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Arii_bell

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The emergency department nurse is assessing a puncture wound of the foot. What is the most likely type of infection in this wound?
 
  a. Aerobic bacterial infection
  b. Anaerobic bacterial infection
  c. Viral infection
  d. Fungal infection

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The nurse is instructing a bioterrorism class regarding anthrax. How can anthrax be transmitted?
 
  a. From person to person
  b. Through microscopic skin punctures
  c. Through inhalation of the spores
  d. By exposure to animals that have anthrax


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An anaerobic bacterial infection is one that grows in an oxygenated environment.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Anthrax is contracted by inhaling the spores.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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