Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What characterizes the hematopoietic syndrome resulting from acute radiation exposure?

  1. Bone marrow depression

  2. Severe dehydration

  3. Confusion and disorientation

  4. Skin burn

The correct answer is: Bone marrow depression

The hematopoietic syndrome resulting from acute radiation exposure is characterized primarily by bone marrow depression. This is caused by damage to the bone marrow, which is responsible for producing blood cells. Severe dehydration or confusion and disorientation are possible symptoms of this syndrome, but they are not the defining characteristic. Skin burns may occur with high levels of radiation exposure, but they are not specific to the hematopoietic syndrome.

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