Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 63 of 100
A tube of blood breaks on the exam room floor. After putting on gloves and appropriate PPE, what is the correct cleanup procedure?
a.Cover and absorb the spill, remove broken glass with forceps or a brush and dustpan, then disinfect the area with an approved solution such as 1 part bleach to 10 parts water
b.Pick up the glass with gloved hands and rinse the floor with plain water
c.Mop the spill with a dry cloth and leave the area to air dry
d.Spray air freshener and place a wet floor sign until housekeeping arrives the next day
Explanation
Blood spills are absorbed first, sharp fragments are removed mechanically with forceps or a brush and dustpan rather than by hand, and the surface is then disinfected with an EPA-registered agent or freshly mixed 1:10 bleach solution. Handling glass with gloved hands risks a puncture and exposure. Plain water and air drying do not disinfect, and delaying cleanup leaves an active biohazard.
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