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A nuclear accident (intentional or unintentional) can cause significant harm to those living nearby or at a distance. Harmful levels of invisible gamma radiation penetrate the body, not only causing devastating injuries but possibly contaminating others. What type of transmission precaution prevents such person-to-person contamination?

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Answer:Explained

Step-by-step explanation:

Invisible gamma radiation does not transmit through Air or through contact thus standard precautions can encompasses more than person-to-person contamination.

Some Standard Precautions are

  • Hand Hygiene

Use Alcohol based hand disinfectant and always use gloves.

  • Use Eye shields,Gowns,face shields .
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