The danger from radiation exposure arises primarily from:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. the amount of exposure.
2. the long-lasting effects.
3. the amount of cellular death.
4. the distance from the initial incident.
5. the amount of potassium iodine ingested after exposure.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Radiation exposure can cause mass casualty deaths at the point of impact and create residual ionizing radiation for miles around the site. Some radioisotopes emit radiation for decades and even centuries.
Rationale 2: When exposed to large amounts of radiation, or to small amounts over many decades, clients tend to develop certain malignancies (cellular death) such as leukemia or thyroid cancer.
Rationale 3: When exposed to large amounts of radiation, or to small amounts over many decades, clients tend to develop certain malignancies (cellular death) such as leukemia or thyroid cancer.
Rationale 4: Radiation exposure can cause mass casualty deaths at the point of impact and create residual ionizing radiation for miles around the site.
Rationale 5: The ingestion of potassium iodine does not contribute to the danger of radiation exposure.
Global Rationale: Radiation exposure can cause mass casualty deaths at the point of impact and create residual ionizing radiation for miles around the site. Some radioisotopes emit radiation for decades and even centuries. When exposed to large amounts of radiation, or to small amounts over many decades, clients tend to develop certain malignancies (cellular death) such as leukemia or thyroid cancer. The ingestion of potassium iodine does not contribute to the danger of radiation exposure.
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