COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Tissue Trauma

The occurrence of soft tissue injury often means the breaking of the skin, the body’s major defense to bacteria in the environment. For this reason, tetanus shots are recommended. In order to be protected, people should have had a tetanus shot within how many years of the injury?
  1. 4 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 8 years
  4. 10 years
Explanation
Answer - D - When soft tissue injuries occur and the possible of exposure to C. tetani exists, a patient should have had a tetanus booster within 10 years. If they have not had one, a tetanus shot should be administered.
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