ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department admits a client who has been exposed to cutaneous anthrax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prepare to administer antibiotics to the client. Cutaneous anthrax is caused by Bacillus anthracis, which is susceptible to antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, or penicillin. Administering antibiotics promptly can prevent the progression of the infection.
Choice B is incorrect as an N95 respirator mask is used for airborne precautions, not for cutaneous anthrax transmission.
Choice C is incorrect because anthrax is a bacterial infection, so antiviral medications would be ineffective.
Choice D is incorrect as placing a surgical mask on the client does not address the treatment of anthrax.
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