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Risks For Healthcare Workers Flashcards

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How do nurses protect themselves from hazardous chemicals?

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Use PPE, shower, cut off clothing

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How do nurses protect themselves from radiation?

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Monitor the amount. Use protective gear. Remove & discard clothing, shower, scrub skin, hair, eye irrigation.

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What should a nurse inhale/ingest to treat radiation exposure?

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Potassium iodide to saturate thyroid to decrease radiation absorption

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