During a Thermometer Exchange Program at a Local Hospital, a Person

question 19

Multiple Choice

During a thermometer exchange program at a local hospital, a person drops a mercury thermometer on the floor. How should the trained nurse intervene? Select all that apply.

• A)Use a flashlight to search for beads of mercury on hard surfaces.
• B)Notify the hazardous material management team immediately.
• C)Evacuate the area immediately.
• D)After putting on a gown, gloves, and a mask, clean up the mercury.
• E)Ventilate the area well.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

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Egocentrism

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Three-Mountain Task

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