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A worker in a laboratory spills a dangerous chemical onto her hand. What is the appropriate response?
flushing the burn with water for at least twenty minutes
flushing the burn with water and covering it with a moistened, sterile dressing
wiping the chemical off the hand and covering it with a sterile dressing
smearing the burn with ointment and keeping the hand in a well-ventilated area
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flushing the burn with water and covering it with a moistened, sterile dressing
Explanation: immediately remove contaminated clothing/jewelry and flush the area under running water (safety shower) for at least 15–20 minutes to remove the chemical. After thorough irrigation, cover with a moistened sterile dressing and seek medical attention. Do NOT wipe the chemical off (that can spread it) or apply ointments or neutralizers unless directed by medical personnel.
Explanation: immediately remove contaminated clothing/jewelry and flush the area under running water (safety shower) for at least 15–20 minutes to remove the chemical. After thorough irrigation, cover with a moistened sterile dressing and seek medical attention. Do NOT wipe the chemical off (that can spread it) or apply ointments or neutralizers unless directed by medical personnel.
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