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There are 12 diseases for which you as the RN are legally obligated to notify the proper authority.

Those
are: Cholera, Cryptosoridiosis, Cyclosponasis, Giardiasis, Hep A, Legionellous, Malaria, Salmonellosis,
Shigellosis, Typhoid Fever, Yellow Fever, and Vibriosis.

The order to put on personal protective gear is:: Gown, Mask, Goggles/faceshield, Gloves. The order to
take it off is: Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mash...then wash hands immediately.

Elderly are at highest risk for suicide.

Remember the 3 elements of radiation precaution are Time, Distance & Shielding.

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