A patient being treated for uterine cancer has jus...

NCLEX Practice Test 1 2026 UPDATE QUIZ

Question Number 9

A patient being treated for uterine cancer has just had an internal radiation implant placed. The fire alarm sounds and, without thinking, the patient stands up. The radiation implant falls out and onto the floor. What is the NEXT action the nurse should take?

Call the physician.

Use a fork to push the implant into a specimen jar and close it.

Call the radiation specialist.

Retrieve tongs, place the dislodged implant in a lead-lined container, and call the radiation specialist.

✔ Correct Answer:

Retrieve tongs, place the dislodged implant in a lead-lined container, and call the radiation specialist.

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