Ethical, Legal, Cultural, Safety Flashcards

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1
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most effective teaching strategy

A

teach back or return demo

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native hawaiian problem

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SIDS

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3
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kosher diet

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-meat and milk not eaten together
-seafood w/o fins and scales not allowed

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4
Q

yin yang

A

yin cold
yang hot

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5
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best approach if pt speaks different language

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interpreter/translator

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jehova’s witness

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any blood containing products

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avoid admiring child

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hispanic

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illness are attributed to overexertion

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chinese

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9
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use of herbal medicines w/ healing properties

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native americans

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abandonment

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RN walks out esp when understaffed

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negligence vs malpractice

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unintentional vs intentional harm

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assault

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threat

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intentional touching w/o consent

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battery

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14
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not allowing pat to leave

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false imprisonment

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15
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written defamation

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libel

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oral/verbal defamation

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slander

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17
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deliberate deception to gain

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fraud

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18
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discourages organ donation

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orthodox church

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19
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body parts SHOULD NOT be removed, donated or transplanted

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islam

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20
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organ transplant if allowed by rabbi
after autopsy, body parts must be buried together

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orthodox judaism

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21
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self determination (independence)

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autonomy

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22
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no harm

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nonmaleficence

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23
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do good

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beneficence

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equal distribution

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justice

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25
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truth

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veracity

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26
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fulfill promises

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fidelity

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27
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staff assignment criteria

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acuity of pts
skills of staff

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28
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tornado protocol

A

doors and windows closed
curtains down
beds away from windows
blankets over bed confined pts
ambulatory pts in the hallway away from windows & doors

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29
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if staff is doing illegal

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report to sup

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30
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if staff will be doing an immediate harm to others

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confront

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31
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if staff is doing something inappropriate

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approach/counsel later on

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32
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fire RACE

A

rescue
activate alarm
confine
extinguish

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33
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fire PASS

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fire extinguisher

pull pin
aim at the base
squeeze handle
sweep side to side

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34
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fire safety

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turn off oxygen & appliances
dont use elevator
on life support: ambu bag manually
ambulatory: move away or help pts on wheelchair

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35
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electrical safety

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3 pronged cord
no overloading
no wire under carpet
no electric at sink or w/ water source
extension wire only when necessary and tape
if pt had electrical shock, FIRST turn off electricity before touching pt

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36
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radiation safety

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label radioactive materials
keep bedlinens til implant removed
use of dosimeter (film badge) for exposure level
pt w/ implant in a private room
do not touch dislodged implants

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37
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reduce radiation exposure by

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limit time
make a reasonable distance
use shield device (lead apron)

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38
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prevent needle stick injury by

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-proper disposal (close, puncture-resistant, leak-proof, colorcoded, properly labeled)
-not recapping, bending or breaking needles

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39
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use of side rails is not considered a restraint when

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they are used to prevent a sedated client from falling out of bed

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40
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rules of side rails

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bed positioned at lowest
top two side rails up for emergency

41
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rules of restraints

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-ordered by the physician
-not PRN
-assess body part on restraint q 30mins & release q 2hrs
-offer liquid & toilet q 2hrs

42
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alternative to safety devices for confused

A

-place pt near station
-always open the door
-place familiar objects in the room
-objects w/ visual & auditory stimuli (clock, calendar, TV, radio)

43
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poison control

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-remove any possible poisonous
-call poison control center
-if vomiting, save the vomitus
-never induce vomiting if household items (lye-soap making, bleach etc), petroleum products, grease were ingested

44
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donning ppe

A

gown
mask
face shield
gloves

45
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removing ppe

A

gloves
face shield
gown
mask

46
Q

Z track method

A

ventrogluteal muscles

47
Q

im esp deltoid (max volume)
& sq

A

im 3ml
deltoid 2ml
sq 1.5ml

48
Q

combining insulin (which comes first)

A

RN

regular then NPH

49
Q

post op autograft, skin graft

A

immobilize 3 to 7 days
skin: elevate & avoid lifting

(give time for the graft to adhere & prevent movement & shearing of graft)

50
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position: burns face & head

A

elevate head of bed
(prevent/reduce edema)

51
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position: burns in extremities

A

elevate extremities above heart level

(prevent/reduce dependent edema)

52
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position: mastectomy

A

semi fowlers
affected arm elevated w/ pillow
(promote lymphatic fluid return)

53
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position: perineal & vaginal procedures

A

lithotomy

54
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position: hypophysectomy

A

elevate HOB
(prevent ⬆️ icp)

55
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position: thyroidectomy

A

semi fowlers to fowlers
avoid neck extension
sandbags or pillows to support head or neck

(reduce swelling & edema)

56
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position: hemorrhoidectomy

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lateral/side lying
(prevent pain/bleeding)

57
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position: GERD

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reverse trendelenberg (slanting head high)

(promote gastric emptying & prevent reflux)

58
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position: liver biopsy during procedure

A

right side upper abdomen exposed
right arm behind head

59
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position: liver biopsy after procedure

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right lateral/right side lying w/ small pillow/folded towel in the puncture site

60
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position: paracentesis

A

semi fowlers or
sit up right on the side of bed or
chair w/ feet supported

61
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position: NGT insertion

A

high fowlers
head tilted forward

(closes trachea & opens esophagus)

62
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position: irrigation & tube feedings

A

semi fowlers
fowlers
(prevent aspiration)
also maintained elevated 30mins to 1hr after feeding

63
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position: rectal enema & irrigations

A

sims position
-between prone to supine
-left side lying
-left leg flexed, right leg slightly bent
-left arm flexed in front, right arm resting straight at the back

(allow gravity to flow to the natural direction of the colon)

64
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position: Sengstaken-Blakemore and Minnesota tubes

A

fowlers (enhance lung expansion, portal blood flow & permitting effective tamponade of the esophagus)

65
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position: copd

A

tripod position but arms supported w/ pillows or overbed table (to breathe easier)

66
Q

position: laryngectomy / radical neck dissection

A

semi fowlers/fowlers
(prevent edema & maintain patent airway)

67
Q

position: post bronchoscopy

A

semi fowlers
(prevent choking/aspiration)

68
Q

position: postural drainage

A

lung segment to be drained should be in the uppermost position
or trendelenberg may be used (slanting, feet elevated)

69
Q

position: thoracentesis during procedure

A

-sitting at edge of bed, leaning over bedside table w/ feet supported on stool OR
-lying on the unaffected side, affected side exposed on Fowlers

70
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position: thoracentesis after procedure

A

position of comfort

71
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positio : abdominal aneurysm resection

A

side to side BUT
head elevated not more than 45°

(avoid flexion of graft)

72
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position: amputation of lower extremity

A

*24hrs post op
elevate unaffected foot
(reduce edema)
residual limb w/ pillow but not elevated
*after 24hrs, residual limb flat on bed w/ limb wrapping techniques
(risk of flexion contractures)
*prone positon 20-30mins/day
(stretch muscles & prevent hip flexion contractures)

73
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position: arterial vascular grafting of an extremity

A

-24hr bed rest
-affected extremity kept straight
-limit movement & avoid flexion of hip & knee
(promote graft patency)

74
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position: cardiac catheterization

A

if femoral vessel was accessed:
bed rest 4 to 6hrs
then turn side to side

affected extremity kept straight
elevate head of bed not > than 30°

75
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position: heart failure & pulmonary edema

A

upright
preferably legs dangling
(decrease venous return & lung congestion)

76
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position: peripheral arterial disease

A

elevate feet but legs not above heart
(promote enough arterial blood flow)

77
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position: DVT

A

24hrs bed rest w/ leg elevation
out of bed if receiving heparin & tolerable pain

78
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position: varicose veins

A

elevate legs above heart
minimize prolonged sitting or standing

79
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position: venous insufficiency & leg ulcers

A

elevate leg

80
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position: cataract surgery

A

immediate post op: semi or fowlers
on the back or nonoperative side
(prevent edema)

81
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position: retinal detachment

A

bed rest
bilateral eye patching
(minimize eye movement & prevent extension of detachment)

82
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position: autonomic dysreflexia

A

high fowlers
(promote ventilation, prevent hypertensive stroke)

83
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position: cerebral aneurysm

A

bed rest
elevate head of bed 30 to 45°
(prevent pressure)

84
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position: cerebral angiography

A

bed rest
extremity where contrast injected immobilized & kept straight for 6 to 8hrs

85
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position: hemorrhagic stroke

A

head of bed elevated 30°
(reduce ICP)

86
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position: ischemic stroke

A

head flat on bed
(helps blood flow velocity)

87
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position: craniotomy

A

elevate head of bed 30 to 45°
affected site not to be covered

maintain head neutral & midline
(facilitate venous drainage)
avoid hip flexion
(reduce intrathoracic pressure)
avoid knee flexion
(facilitate venous drainage)

88
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position: laminectomy & other vertebral surgery

A

post op out of bed but w/ back braces
back kept straight w/ feet supported

89
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position:⬆️ icp & *stroke

A

elevate head of bed 30 to 45°
maintain head neutral & midline
(facilitate venous drainage)
avoid hip flexion
(reduce intrathoracic pressure)
avoid knee flexion
(facilitate venous drainage)

90
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position: lumbar puncture

A

during procedure
-lateral/side lying, back bowed, neck flexed that chin resting on chest, knees flexed up to abdomen

after procedure
-supine 4 to 12hrs

91
Q

position: spinal cord injury

A

-immoblize w/ spinal backboard
-head neutral (prevent further injury)
-immobilize head with firm padded cervical collar
-log roll

92
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position: total hip replacement

A

-avoid extreme internal and external rotation
-Avoid adduction; in most cases sidelying is permitted as long as an abduction pillow is in place
-Maintain abduction when in supine or positioned on the nonoperative side
-Place a wedge (abduction) pillow between legs to maintain abduction
-instruct not to cross the legs

93
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ergonomic principles

A

-call for help or use mechanical aids
-encourage pt to help/assist
-avoid twisting
-keep back, neck, pelvis, feet aligned
-knees flexed, feet wide apart
-position close to pt
-raise bed for weight at your center of gravity
-use arms and legs not back
-tighten abdominal & gluteal muscles

94
Q

trochanter rolls

A

prevents legs from moving outward

95
Q

wedge pillow

A

triangle placed between legs to maintain abduction after total hip replacement surgery

96
Q

sarin

A

chemical warfare agent
highly toxic nerve gas

97
Q

phosgene

A

chemical warfare agent
colorless gas used in chemical manufacturing

98
Q

mustard gas

A

chemical warfare agent
yellow to brown color
garlic-like odor
irritates the eyes
causes skin burns & blisters