AAMA CMA Practice Question

The first step is to remove the contaminated clothing and begin rinsing the affected skin with water. It's critical to remove any substances that could continue to cause harm to the patient's skin and to prevent absorption. Incorrect answers include waiting for symptoms to appear or using a neutralizing agent, which might not be appropriate for all chemicals and should only be used if specifically recommended for the substance involved. Providing an antidote is not the immediate first step, as this would follow medical evaluation and identification of the chemical involved. The priority is to remove the substance and minimize further exposure.