NR 442 NNA Bioterrorism Self-Study Exam
- Which of the following biological agents is not contagious?
- ……………. following biological agents does not occur naturally in the U.S.?
- Which biological agent forms a spore?
- ……… of the following is a true statement regarding smallpox?
- What is the minimum length of isolation for people exposed to smallpox?
- Aside from pregnant women, which of the following population should NOT receive a prophylactic smallpox immunization (ie. Immunization without history of confirmed smallpox exposure)?
- CASE: You are working as a first aid nurse in a large convention center. Approximately 500 people have been attending an all day community health conference. By mid-afternoon, however, more than a hundred attendees have developed complaints of double vision, dry mouth, and weakness. Some have even left to go to the hospital. What is the most likely biological agent causing these symptoms?
- CASE: You are a home health nurse in your hometown. You live in a rural suburb of a large west coast city. You respond to a 911 call from a private residence where a 30 year old male is complaining of fever, headache, and vomiting. Upon arrival, you find him with mild shortness of breath. T= 101.2F, heart rate 98, blood pressure 112/68, respiratory rate 28. He appears ill. Because you’ve seen a number of similar patients tonight, you suspect a biological attack has taken place. After your initial assessment, your first course of action should be to:
- Which of the following is a true statement regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) for biological weapons:
- CASE: You work at a local clinic. Your co-worker has developed a fever, nonproductive cough, headache, and skin lesions over the past day or two. They are primarily on his arms and face. They are red, tender, and appear to have a very small bit of bleeding in their center. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his symptoms?