A Worker Has Been Exposed to Beta Rays Given Off

question 16

Multiple Choice

A worker has been exposed to beta rays given off by a radioactive material. Which one of the following should you do first?

• A) Decontaminate the patient.
• B) Quickly assess for any radiation burns.
• C) Assess his level of consciousness and ABCs.
• D) Determine the exact material he was exposed to.

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