A Member of a Community Disaster Response Team Received the Smallpox

question 4

Multiple Choice

A member of a community disaster response team received the smallpox vaccine 3 weeks ago and sees a nurse for a follow-up appointment. The nurse examines the area and should expect to see a:

• A) necrotic vesicle.
• B) small area of scarification.
• C) small, fluid-filled blister.
• D) red bump.

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Definitions:

Tenderness

A sensation of pain or discomfort when an area of the body is touched or pressed, often indicating inflammation or an underlying condition.

Discomfort

A mild physical or emotional state of feeling unwell or uneasy.

Proctoscope

A medical instrument used to examine the inside of the rectum.

Rectum

The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus, where feces are stored before elimination.