The nursing staff in an emergency department is reviewing and updating the disaster preparedness plan. the staff members, discussing ways to prevent the transmission of smallpox, know that this infection is transmitted by which route?
a. enteric
b. inhalation
c. gastrointestinal
d. through open wounds

Answer:

The nursing staff in an emergency department is reviewing and updating the disaster preparedness plan. The staff members, discussing ways to help prevent the transmission of smallpox, know that this infection is transmitted by B. Inhalation

Explanation:

The virus of smallpox, Variola is transmitted in a person through the deposition of infectious saliva droplets through the nasal, oral and skin area of the infected person. It is contagious and can spread by inhalation of the airborne virus when a person comes close to the infected person. It spreads from the cough or sneezing of the infected person, from coming in contact with the skin of the infected person etc. It causes severe brash and fever in a person. It can be prevented through vaccination.