Practice question

Decontaminating a person exposed to a strong acid is best accomplished by:

  1. Neutralizing the skin with a strong base
  2. Flushing copiously with large amounts of water (dilution)
  3. Wiping with a dry cloth only
  4. Applying a flammable solvent

Answer: B — Flushing copiously with large amounts of water (dilution)

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