Tetanus
Tetanus ( 16 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a wound contaminated with soil and feces. The nurse understands that this patient is at risk of developing which condition?
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is not related to wound contamination with soil and feces.
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil and feces. When the bacterium enters a wound, it can produce a neurotoxin that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle stiffness and spasms.
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by influenza viruses and is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets. It is not related to wound contamination.
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, and it is caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is not directly linked to wound contamination with soil and feces.
Choice A rationale:
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is not related to wound contamination with soil and feces.
Choice B rationale:
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil and feces. When the bacterium enters a wound, it can produce a neurotoxin that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle stiffness and spasms.
Choice C rationale:
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by influenza viruses and is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets. It is not related to wound contamination.
Choice D rationale:
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, and it is caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is not directly linked to wound contamination with soil and feces.