A Nurse Is Teaching a Course in Bioterrorism to a Group

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a course in bioterrorism to a group of military nurses. Which statement by a military nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "Although smallpox has been eradicated, it remains a threat."
• B) "Anthrax is spread rapidly from person to person."
• C) "Pneumonic plague is not transmitted from person to person."
• D) "Terrorists spreading tularemia would most likely put it in the water supply."

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Definitions:

Patient

An individual receiving medical care or treatment from healthcare professionals.

Grievances

Complaints or resentments that individuals feel they have been wronged or treated unfairly, often leading to formal complaints or disputes.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of cardiovascular health.

Skin Conductance

A measure of the electrical conductance of the skin, which varies with its moisture level and is used as an indicator of psychological or physiological arousal.