Which of the Following Could Result in a Tetanus Infection

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could result in a tetanus infection?

• A) The nurse accidently forgets to wipe your arm with an alcohol pad before giving you your flu shot.
• B) You order a steak when out with friends for dinner, and although it wasn't completely cooked, you ate it anyways because you didn't want to make a scene or delay anyone else from eating.
• C) A two- inch piece of wood causes a deep puncture in your arm when replacing a board on your deck.
• D) A fingernail of a coworker accidently scratches you.
• E) While squeezing through to get into your car, you get a surface abrasion from a rough and rusted panel on the car next to you.

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