Question

on the bus on the way to school, angeliques 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 jacks decisions? check all that apply. tetanus nerve damage hearing loss allergic reaction hepatitis

Explanation:

• Tetanus: If the safety pin was not properly sterilized, it could introduce the tetanus - causing bacteria (Clostridium tetani) into the wound.
• Nerve damage: Incorrect piercing technique (using a safety pin by an untrained person) can potentially damage nerves in the ear area.
• Allergic reaction: The safety pin may have materials (like certain metals) that can cause an allergic reaction in the body.
• Hepatitis: If the safety pin was contaminated with blood (from previous use on other people without proper sterilization), it could potentially transmit hepatitis viruses (such as hepatitis B or C).
• Hearing loss: While it is less likely compared to the other options, improper piercing (e.g., hitting a crucial part related to hearing function in a very rare case) could theoretically lead to hearing issues, but it is not a common or direct negative outcome like the others.

Answer:

tetanus, nerve damage, allergic reaction, hepatitis