The nurse is teaching a class on anthrax to a group of emergency ...

[jlmhmf]

The nurse is teaching a class on anthrax to a group of emergency response workers. What is the best instruction to include?
 
  1. Anthrax is a deadly bacterium; the most common and deadly form is gastrointestinal anthrax.
  2. Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form, but inhaled anthrax is the most lethal form.
  3. Anthrax most commonly affects wild rodents such as mice, rats, squirrels, and chipmunks.
  4. Cutaneous anthrax is serious because it quickly spreads by person-to-person contact.

Question 2

The patient comes to the emergency department with an anxiety attack. He tells the nurse he heard that there was another anthrax attack in the capitol and is concerned about running out of medications. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. You don't need to worry about another attack at all; I think our government can take care of us.
  2. Your health is in danger due to the anxiety; we really need to focus on reducing your anxiety now.
  3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a large stockpile of medications for us in case that occurs.
  4. I'm sure the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has contingency plans in the event of an anthrax attack.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax is the most common, but least complicated form of anthrax. Inhalation anthrax is the least common, but most dangerous form of anthrax. Gastrointestinal anthrax is a rare form of anthrax. Anthrax most commonly affects hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, and horses. Cutaneous anthrax cannot be spread by person-to-person contact.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a stockpile of antibiotics, vaccines, medical/surgical supplies, and other patient-support supplies in the event of a bioterrorist attack. Telling the patient not to worry is a nonspecific and patronizing response. Reducing anxiety is important, but this response does not answer the patient's concern. Telling the patient that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has contingency plans is too vague and nonspecific.

[jlmhmf]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[shailee]

Excellent