Asked by Alysann Lloyd on Jun 09, 2024
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The patient is brought into the emergency department as part of a mass casualty incident (MCI) .The patient has white powder on his clothes,and it is suspected that the patient has been exposed to anthrax.What should the nurse do first?
A) Cut off the patient's clothing and place it in a plastic bag.
B) Have the patient remove his sweater by pulling it over his head.
C) Avoid using oxygen that could decrease the patient's oxygen drive.
D) Provide the patient with appropriate antibiotics.
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
An event that overwhelms the local healthcare system with the number and severity of casualties.
Anthrax
A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which can affect the skin, lungs, and intestines.
- Comprehend the essentiality and strategies of decontamination and attending to patients following exposure to chemicals.
- Understand the cues that could denote a biological event and learn the appropriate procedures to respond.
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Ceclia MaynardJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
If you suspect anthrax,remove the patient's clothing and place it in a labeled plastic biohazard bag.Do not have the patient pull clothing off over the head,but rather cut off clothing.Administer oxygen therapy.Various biological agents (e.g. ,pulmonary anthrax)commonly cause respiratory symptoms that will result in an altered gas exchange.Exposure to these agents is commonly treated with ciprofloxacin and/or doxycycline,and botulism requires supportive care and use of an antitoxin.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the essentiality and strategies of decontamination and attending to patients following exposure to chemicals.
- Understand the cues that could denote a biological event and learn the appropriate procedures to respond.