Question
You are assisting a resident with shaving, and you accidentally nicked him when he suddenly jerked away you are wearing gloves and stop the bleeding right away. It’s just a small cut you grab the razor to put it away and it cuts through your glove causing bleeding. What is the next step?
A dispose of the gloves, discard the razor into the sharps container, wash your hands and put on a Band-Aid
Be flush the cup with warm water squeeze in the cut, so it bleeds scrub and flush. The area will immediately notify your supervisor and follow sharps incident plan.
See dispose of your gloves, wash your hands and immediately go to the ER to follow exposure plan
A dispose of the gloves, discard the razor into the sharps container, wash your hands and put on a Band-Aid
Be flush the cup with warm water squeeze in the cut, so it bleeds scrub and flush. The area will immediately notify your supervisor and follow sharps incident plan.
See dispose of your gloves, wash your hands and immediately go to the ER to follow exposure plan
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In this situation, the correct course of action would be:
**B**: Flush the cut with clean water, gently clean the area (if necessary, use soap), and then notify your supervisor and follow the established sharps incident plan.
It's essential to follow your facility's protocols regarding exposure incidents, including notifying your supervisor, documenting the incident, and seeking medical attention if necessary. Additionally, ensure both you and the resident receive the appropriate care for your injuries.
**B**: Flush the cut with clean water, gently clean the area (if necessary, use soap), and then notify your supervisor and follow the established sharps incident plan.
It's essential to follow your facility's protocols regarding exposure incidents, including notifying your supervisor, documenting the incident, and seeking medical attention if necessary. Additionally, ensure both you and the resident receive the appropriate care for your injuries.