On the bus on the way to school, Angelique's friend Jack shows her his new ear piercing. When she asks him where he had it done, he says his friend Georgia did it for him at her house. Jack says she did piercings on a few of their friends over the weekend using a safety pin.
What are the possible negative outcomes from Jack's decisions? Check all that apply.
-tetanus
-nerve damage
-hearing loss
-allergic reaction
-hepatitis
Answer:
1. tetanus
2. nerve damage
3. allergic reaction
4. hepatitis
Explanation:
The use of a safety pin for piercing can cause body wounds which, if not appropriately treated, can lead to tetanus.
Similarly, using a safety pin for body piercing by unprofessional can affect the body nerves and ultimately lead to nerve damage and allergic reaction.
Also, both piercing has been connected to HBV and HCV, which are Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus, especially those not done correctly.
Hence, the possible negative outcomes from Jack's decisions are:
1. tetanus
2. nerve damage
3. allergic reaction
4. hepatitis
