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jlmhmf

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Why are children particularly vulnerable to environmental toxins? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. They have stronger immune systems.
  b. They take in proportionally larger doses of toxins from food, water, and the air.
  c. Their organ systems are less able to remove toxins than adult organs systems.
  d. They have a greater number of years of life expectancy.

Question 2

Which of the following should make the nurse suspect a biological event? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Large numbers of ill persons with unexplained similar symptoms
  b. Unexplained deaths among young and healthy populations
  c. A patient population with symptoms suggestive of a common agent
  d. An unusual geographical pattern associated with the symptoms



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Children are particularly vulnerable to environmental toxins because they take in larger doses, pound-for-pound, of toxins than adults, their organ systems are less able to remove the toxins than those of adults, and they have a greater number of years of life expectancy over which to develop complications from the toxic exposure.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
You should suspect a biological event when large numbers of ill persons present who have unexplained yet similar symptoms; when unexplained deaths occur, particularly among young and healthy populations; when an unusual pattern (e.g., geographical, season, patient population) is associated with the symptoms; when the patient fails to respond to traditional therapy; and when a single patient presents with symptoms suggestive of an uncommon agent (e.g., anthrax, smallpox). Once you suspect a biological event, notify incident command immediately.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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