NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

Often a wound will become infected with bacteria; how many days does it take for signs of infection to become evident?
  1. 1-2 days
  2. 2-3 days
  3. 3-4 days
  4. 4-5 days
Explanation
Answer - B - When a wound gets infected with bacteria, it takes 2-3 days for signs of infection to become evident. Signs of infection include pain, tenderness, erythema, warmth, and thick pus oozing from the wound site.
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