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KimWrice

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It is recommended that the Rotokinetic bed stay in the rotation mode for at least _______ hours a day.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

After a suspected radiological exposure, the initial scan of the patient's extremities is positive. What will be the next step in this patient's care?
 
  a. Washing the skin with soap and water while taking care not to irritate or abrade the skin
  b. Removing clothing to eliminate 70 to 90 of the contamination
  c. Isolating and covering up any skin that is positive for radiation using a plastic wrap
  d. Conducting a thorough survey of the patient's entire body with the radiation sensing equipment



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Answer to Question 1

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It is recommended that the Rotokinetic bed stay in the rotation mode for at least 20 hours a day.

Answer to Question 2

D
If the initial assessment of the patient's face, hands, and feet is positive for radiation exposure the specially trained technician will a more thorough assessment of the patient's entire body. Determining the amount and level of radiation is important in determining the level of danger to the caretaker and the level of care required for the patient. This determination precedes any other care.



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