A 32-year-old with a deep, contaminated puncture wound suffered while gardening has unknown tetanus immunization status. What is recommended now?...

Question

A 32-year-old with a deep, contaminated puncture wound suffered while gardening has unknown tetanus immunization status. What is recommended now?

Accepted Answer

Administer Tdap now and human tetanus immune globulin (TIG) 250 units IM at a separate site.

Answer

Administer Tdap only.

Answer

Administer TIG only.

Answer

No prophylaxis if the wound is thoroughly cleaned.

Answer

Start prophylactic antibiotics solely to prevent tetanus.

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Tetanus Wound Prophylaxis