If a medical assistant encounters a patient who has been exposed to a harmful chemical on their skin, what is the first step they should take following the proper safety protocols?
Wait for symptoms to manifest before starting any first aid procedures.
Remove the contaminated clothing and rinse the skin with water.
Immediately administer a neutralizing agent to the affected area without rinsing first.
Provide an antidote for the chemical exposure without further decontamination.
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.
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