While He Is Moving a Container of a Radioactive Liquid

question 7

Multiple Choice

While he is moving a container of a radioactive liquid, some of the liquid splashed onto the technician's arm. This situation is best be described as:

• A) exposure.
• B) contamination.
• C) exposure with contamination.
• D) exposure with beta injury.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Arrhythmia

An abnormal heart rhythm that can include conditions where the heartbeat is too slow, too fast, or irregular.

Hypostatic Pneumonia

A type of pneumonia that occurs from prolonged immobility, leading to the pooling and congestion of secretions in the lungs.

Captopril

A medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain types of kidney problems by relaxing blood vessels and making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

Ductus Arteriosus

A blood vessel in fetuses that bypasses lung circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; it normally closes after birth.