An Adolescent Whose Leg Was Crushed When She Fell Off

question 54

Multiple Choice

An adolescent whose leg was crushed when she fell off a horse is admitted to the emergency department.She has completed the tetanus immunization series,receiving the last tetanus toxoid booster 8 years ago.What care is necessary for therapeutic management of this adolescent to prevent tetanus?

• A) Tetanus toxoid booster is needed because of the type of injury.
• B) Human tetanus immunoglobulin is indicated for immediate prophylaxis.
• C) Concurrent administration of both tetanus immunoglobulin and tetanus antitoxin is needed.
• D) No additional tetanus prophylaxis is indicated. The tetanus toxoid booster is protective for 10 years.

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