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Question 117
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A hospital receives two identical sealed packets of instruments. Packet P was sterilised using gamma radiation from an external sealed source. Packet Q was splashed with a radioactive solution after packaging. Which statement correctly identifies the hazard when the packets are handled?

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A

P may transfer radioactive material to the handler; Q has only been irradiated.

B

P has no added radioactive material; Q may transfer radioactive material to the handler.

C

Both may transfer radioactive material because both have been exposed to radiation.

D

Neither may transfer radioactive material because both packets remain sealed.

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