A Small Nuclear Weapon Has Been Detonated in a Nearby

question 5

Multiple Choice

A small nuclear weapon has been detonated in a nearby city. For which immediate symptoms of radiation sickness will the nurse assess in clients who have been exposed?

• A) dilated pupils and aggression
• B) anorexia and fatigue
• C) weight loss and fatigue
• D) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

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Definitions:

Fuse Links

Safety devices in electrical systems that melt and break the circuit when current exceeds a certain level, preventing overheating.

Relays

Electrically operated switches that open or close circuits when activated, used in various applications to control high power or high voltage devices with low power signals.

Series Circuits

Electrical circuits in which components are arranged in a sequence such that the current flows through each component one after the other.

Voltage Drops

A reduction in voltage across a component or section of a circuit, indicating resistance or a loss of electrical power.