Following a bioterrorism attack, the nurse finds that the victims are suffering from small, black lesions on their forearms. The nurse identifies this as a symptom most likely caused by
1. cutaneous anthrax.
2. phosgene gas.
3. gastrointestinal anthrax.
4. hydrogen cyanide.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax produces small black lesions on the skin.
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