The Nurse Explains to a Group of Concerned Citizens That

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a group of concerned citizens that a biologic terrorism agent that is especially dangerous because of its high contagion and prolonged incubation period (allowing exposure to a large number of people during the early stages of the disease) is:

• A)Anthrax.
• B)Botulism.
• C)Hemorrhagic fever.
• D)Smallpox.

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Definitions:

DSM

An abbreviation for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders.

High Reliability

Refers to the concept or characteristic of extremely consistent performance, minimizing failures or errors across time and conditions.

Descriptive Diagnostic Criteria

Guidelines used in psychiatry that outline the specific symptoms and features used to diagnose mental health disorders.

Clusters

In psychology, clusters refer to groups of disorders categorized together based on common characteristics or symptoms, often used in the classification of personality disorders.