A nurse is giving an educational class to members of the local disaster team. What should the nurse instruct the disaster team to do in a chemical bioterrorist attack?
A) Cover their eyes
B) Put on a PPE mask
C) Stand up
D) Crawl to an exit
Ans: C
Feedback: Most chemicals are heavier than air, except for hydrogen cyanide. Therefore, in the presence of most chemicals, people should stand up to avoid heavy exposure (because the chemical will sink toward the floor or ground). Covering their eyes, putting on a PPE mask, or crawling to an exit will not decrease exposure.
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