Upon arrival at a scene involving a potential hazardous materials (hazmat) situation, what initial action should a flight transport nurse take to ensure safety?
Establish a safe perimeter and identify safe entry points.
Initiate decontamination procedures for patients.
Await the arrival of a hazmat team before taking action.
Administer life-saving interventions within the hot zone.
Ensuring scene safety by establishing a safe perimeter and identifying safe entry points is crucial to prevent additional exposure to hazardous substances. Direct patient care cannot be safely performed until the nurse verifies the area is secure and appropriate PPE is available. Initiating decontamination procedures or administering life-saving interventions within the hot zone before ensuring it's safe poses risks to both the nurse and the patients. Waiting for a hazmat team without taking any preparatory actions might delay critical safety measures.
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General Principles of Flight Transport Nursing Practice
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