The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Possible

question 3

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure.The patient has never had a smallpox immunization.The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination,realizing that vaccination:

• A)within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease.
• B)is effective only if received before exposure.
• C)4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease.
• D)within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease.

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Definitions:

Sleep Terrors

Frightening dreamlike experiences that occur during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep, shortly after the child has gone to sleep.

Deep Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, decreased heart rate and breathing, and limited muscle activity, essential for physical and mental restoration.

Brain's Plasticity

The ability of the brain to change and adapt in structure and function in response to experience and learning throughout a person's life.

Encopresis

Failure to control the bowels once the normal age for bowel control has been reached. Also called soiling.