F-89 Emergency Action Plan (EAPD) / Fire Safety Director (FSD) Practice Exam

What symptom is NOT associated with radiation contamination?

1. Skin ulcerations

2. Nausea

3. Fever

4. Skin rashes

The correct answer is: Skin rashes

The symptom that is not typically associated with radiation contamination is the development of skin rashes. While skin rashes can occur in various medical conditions, they are not a direct or common result of exposure to radiation. Radiation exposure is more likely to cause other symptoms such as skin ulcerations, which may arise from severe damage to skin tissue, as well as nausea and fever, which can result from systemic effects on the body following significant exposure. Nausea can occur as part of the body's acute response to radiation due to its impact on the gastrointestinal system. Fever may also manifest due to the body’s inflammatory response following radiation exposure or secondary infections resulting from compromised skin integrity. Hence, skin rashes are not a direct indicator of radiation contamination and differentiate them from more recognized symptoms consistent with radiation exposure.