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naturalchemist · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure. The patient has never had a smallpox immunization. The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination, realizing that vaccination:

a. within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease.
b. is effective only if received before exposure.
c. 4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease.
d. within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease.

Question 2

____________________ consists of a metal frame that secures pins inserted through the bone above and below the fracture site. It stabilizes a fracture with hardware visible outside the body.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

bbburns21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
In the event that smallpox is the biological weapon, the best treatment is prevention by immunization with vaccinia vaccine before the onset of symptoms. Vaccination within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease or will significantly reduce its effect.
Vaccination 4 to 7 days post exposure offers some protection from disease or will decrease the severity of disease.

Answer to Question 2

External fixation
External fixation consists of a metal frame that secures pins inserted through the bone above and below a fracture site. External fixation stabilizes a fracture with hardware visible outside the body. It fosters the healing of complex fractured bones, usually in the lower extremities.