Question

if someone has been exposed to benzene you should: (select all that apply)

expose yourself as well.
tell them to go home.
immediately flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes.
remove all saturated clothing.

Explanation:

Evaluate exposure risks

Using the Benzene Exposure Routes knowledge point

• Benzene is a highly toxic, volatile organic compound.
• Secondary exposure must be prevented by avoiding self-contamination.
• Sending an exposed individual home without decontamination spreads the hazard.

Determine immediate first aid

Using the Acute Chemical Exposure knowledge point

• Saturated clothing acts as a continuous source of dermal absorption and inhalation.
• Removing contaminated clothing immediately reduces the total dose absorbed.
• Flushing affected skin or eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical.

Answer:

• Expose yourself as well.
• Tell them to go home.
• Immediately flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. (Correct answer)
• Remove all saturated clothing. (Correct answer)