NUR 2212 Bioterrorism

Bioterrorism A client is admitted with dysphasia, dry mouth, drooping eyelids, blurred vision, vomiting, and diarrhea, and within 24 hours develops bilateral cranial nerve impairment and descending weakness. Which bioterrorism agent results in these clinical manifestations? 1 Plague 2 Anthrax Correct3 Botulism 4 Smallpox These symptoms are found with botulism. With anthrax and smallpox, a rash will be noted. Symptoms of lymphatic plague include fever and chills, painful lymphadenopathy, gastrointestinal symptoms, and progressive weakness. 57%of students nationwide answered this question correctly. View Topics 4. 9 Confidence: Pretty sure Stats Issue with this question? 4. o Chart/Exhibit 1 The nurse is planning to triage clients after a disaster. Which client does the nurse categorize into the green-tagged category? 1 Client A 2 Client B 3 Client C Correct4 Client D The disaster triage tag system categorizes triage priority by color. Clients with minor injuries that can be managed in a delayed fashion are categorized as green-tagged. Therefore client D with bruises and lacerations on the skin is green-tagged. Client A, with the life-threatening condition of an airway obstruction is red-tagged. Client B with large wounds and open fractures needs treatment within 30 minutes to 2 hours and is yellow-tagged. Client C with critical massive head trauma is black-tagged. Test-Taking Tip: Chart/exhibit items present a situation and ask a question. A variety of objective and subjective information is presented about the client in formats such as the medical record (e.g., laboratory test results, results of diagnostic procedures, progress notes, healthcare provider orders, medication