You Are Walking into the Emergency Department to Start Your

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are walking into the emergency department to start your shift when you see a car pull up with a woman in labor. As you start to help the woman move to a wheelchair her water breaks and you get some of the amniotic fluid on your uniform. Your skin is intact. Is there an exposure. Why or why not?

• A)Yes. There is a portal of entry and a method of travel.
• B)No. There is no portal of entry and no method of travel.
• C)No. There is a portal of entry but no method of travel.
• D)No. There is a method of travel, but no portal of entry.

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A reduction in the difference in voltage across a cell's plasma membrane, which is fundamental in the propagation of nerve impulses.

Calcium

An essential mineral in the body, critical for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, an essential ion for blood pressure regulation, fluid balance, and nerve function.

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid cycles of contraction with partial relaxation in between.