ATI RN Custom Exams Set 5 Related

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The nurse understands that which characteristics are of anthrax? Select all that apply.

  • A. Cutaneous lesions become a black eschar and flu-like symptoms are a sign of pulmonary anthrax
  • B. Cutaneous lesions become a black eschar
  • C. Gastrointestinal anthrax causes blood anthrax
  • D. Flu-like symptoms are a sign of pulmonary anthrax
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct characteristics of anthrax are that cutaneous anthrax causes black eschar lesions, and flu-like symptoms are typical of pulmonary anthrax. Choice B is incorrect because it only includes information about cutaneous anthrax lesions but doesn't cover the flu-like symptoms of pulmonary anthrax. Choice C is incorrect as gastrointestinal anthrax does not cause 'blood anthrax,' it causes symptoms like severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Choice D is incorrect as flu-like symptoms are associated with pulmonary anthrax, not with gastrointestinal anthrax.