After a Radiological Event,an Initial Scan Using a Radiation Survey

question 29

Multiple Choice

After a radiological event,an initial scan using a radiation survey instrument is positive,and the nurse anticipates that the next step in care will include:

• A) Washing the skin with soap and water while taking care not to irritate or abrade the skin
• B) Removing clothing to eliminate 70% to 90% of the contamination
• C) Isolating and covering up any skin that is positive for radiation using a plastic wrap
• D) Proceeding with conducting a thorough survey that lasts 5 to 8 minutes with the radiation survey equipment

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Definitions:

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease characterized by increasing breathlessness.

Pleurisy

Also known as pleuritis; this is an inflammation of the parietal pleura of the lungs.

Atelectasis

The collapse of a lung because of fluid, air, pus, or blood.