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skymedlock

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The nurse is participating in an educational program concerning nuclear disasters. Which factor(s) determine(s) a victim's level of exposure to radiation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Age of the victim
  b. Body surface area of the victim
  c. Length of exposure
  d. Distance of the victim from the nuclear source
  e. Shielding of the victim from the nuclear source

Question 2

Which category A organisms may be released in a bioterrorism attack because of high lethality? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ebola
  b. Avian flu
  c. Botulism
  d. Smallpox
  e. Tularemia



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Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
The amount of damage to each person depends on the type of radiation, the dose received, the length of time of exposure, and the route of the exposure. Time, distance, and shielding are key to the quantity of radiation an individual will receive. The shorter the time of exposure, the farther away from the radiation source, and whether or not the person was shielded by materials that are impermeable to radiation are details pertinent to radiation risk.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E
Ebola, botulism, smallpox, and tularemia are category A organisms with high lethality. Avian flu (bird flu) is not on the category A list.



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