A Nurse Is Completing the First Phase of a Risk

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is completing the first phase of a risk assessment. Which of the following questions would the nurse most likely try to answer?

• A) Has the chemical been released into the environment?
• B) How much and by which route of entry can the chemical enter the body?
• C) Is the chemical known to be associated with a negative health effect?
• D) What is the prediction for potential harm?

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Definitions:

Electrical Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, which can cause damage to tissues and possibly result in cardiac arrest or other serious health issues.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.

Pulse

The rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery produced by heartbeats, palpable at various body points and indicative of heart rate and circulation health.

Aspirating

The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity, cyst, or joint using suction, often performed using a syringe.