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The health are provider is most likely to encounter which of the following hazards upon entering the nuclear medicine department to obtain a blood specimen from a patient?
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Radiation hazard
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The first step in controlling severe bleeding is to:
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Apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site
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If a health care provider is in an area of the health care facility where a fire starts, she or he should first:
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Pull the lever in the fire alarm box
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In the hazardous labeling system developed by the NFPA, the blue quadrant of the diamond indicates a:
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Health hazard
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If an electrical accident occurs involving electrical shock to an employee or a patient, the first thing that the health care provider should do is:
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Shut off the electrical power
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SDSs are required by the:
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Global Harmonization System
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The abbreviation RACE is used in:
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Fire emergencies
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If a fire extinguisher has to be used in a health care environment, the first step to perform is:
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Pull the pin off of the extinguisher
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The first step in giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is to:
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Determine whether the victim is conscious by gently tapping the shoulders of the victim and speaking loudly, "Are you okay?"
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Which of the following should not be done for a shock victim who seems to be not fully conscious?
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Give fluids to keep the victim from becoming dehydrated
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Which organization developed a labeling system for hazardous chemical that is frequently used in health care facilities?
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NFPA
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The HazCom standard required chemical manufacturers to supply:
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MSDSs
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What are the major principles of self-protection from radiation exposure?
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Time, distance, and shielding
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A dosimeter badge is required in health care facilities for:
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Radiation safety
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High exposures of radioactivity have been shown to lead to:
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Leukemia
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