Practice Question
A nurse at the public health department is participating in the development of emergency response plans for their community .
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Correct Answer:
Vaccinate laboratory workers against the disease.
Rationale:
Vaccinate laboratory workers against the disease
💎In planning for a smallpox bioterrorism response, vaccination is limited to high-risk personnel, including laboratory staff, first responders, and healthcare workers who may handle infected materials.
💎Routine vaccination for the general public is not recommended, as smallpox was eradicated globally and the vaccine carries potential side effects.
💎Immunizing laboratory workers ensures immediate containment capacity and prevents occupational exposure in the event of a bioterrorism incident.
💎This targeted strategy aligns with CDC and public health emergency preparedness guidelines for smallpox response.
💎Protecting laboratory and response teams strengthens the community’s frontline defense in outbreak control and surveillance.
Teach health care workers how to distinguish the disease from chickenpox
💎Smallpox and chickenpox share similar vesicular rashes, so rapid differentiation is essential for early detection and containment of a potential outbreak.
💎Health care workers should be trained to recognize distinct clinical features of smallpox—such as rash progression being synchronous and starting on the face and extremities, unlike chickenpox which is asynchronous and starts on the trunk.
💎Educating staff promotes early isolation, prompt reporting, and initiation of containment measures.
💎Training enhances preparedness and situational awareness among providers across all healthcare settings.
💎This education helps prevent misdiagnosis and community spread, which are critical goals in bioterrorism management.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Community Health
- Answer Choices: 5