Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 45 of 200
A CNA is accidentally stuck by a discarded needle while making a bed. The first action is:
a.Squeeze the area to make it bleed for several minutes
b.Wash the area immediately with soap and water, report to the supervisor without delay, and follow the facility's post-exposure protocol including baseline labs and prophylaxis as indicated
c.Continue working and report at end of shift
d.Apply a bandage and forget about it
Explanation
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires immediate post-exposure response: wash area with soap and water (or flush mucous membranes with water/saline), report to supervisor immediately, complete an incident report, and access post-exposure evaluation (source-patient testing, baseline labs, possible HIV/HBV prophylaxis per CDC guidance—within hours). Delay (a, c) reduces prophylaxis effectiveness; aggressive squeezing (d) is not recommended and may worsen tissue damage.
Law Reference: OSHA 29 CFR §1910.1030; needlestick policyPractice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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