All of the Following Are Associated with Bubonic Plague, Except

question 52

Multiple Choice

All of the following are associated with bubonic plague, except

• A)it is transmitted by human feces.
• B)it is caused by Yersinia pestis.
• C)the patient often has enlarged inguinal lymph nodes.
• D)the patient has fever, headache, nausea, weakness.
• E)it can progress to a septicemia.

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Definitions:

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood, often used to assess lung function and gas exchange efficiency.

Intravenous Site

The specific location on the body where a needle is inserted into a vein for the purpose of delivering medications or fluids.

Infiltrated

Pertaining to a substance or fluid passing stealthily into a tissue, organ, or system, often used in medical contexts.

Antecubital Area

The area of the body located at the front of the elbow where veins are often prominent, making it a common site for the withdrawal of venous blood samples.