The Nurse Is Participating in an Educational Program Concerning Nuclear

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is participating in an educational program concerning nuclear disasters.The nurse correctly recognizes that the level of exposure will be determined by which factors? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Age of the victim
• B)Body surface area of the victim
• C)Length of exposure
• D)Distance of the victim from the nuclear source
• E)Shielding of the victim from the nuclear source

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Definitions:

Water Cooled Blankets

Specialized blankets that use circulating water to control body temperature for therapeutic or comfort purposes.

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down.

Hypotension

Abnormally low blood pressure, which might cause symptoms of dizziness or fainting.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical parameter in assessing cardiovascular health.