Question

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What is the first thing you should do if your bare hands accidentally comes in contact with a pt's blood.

A report it to your doctor
B wash your hands with and water
C apply gloves
D obtain a hep B shot

I picked B

Answer 1

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. B is no good without soap and a disinfectant:

What Should You Do Immediately after a Needle Stick? (while drawing patient's blood)

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Immediately cleanse the wound site: soap and water, can also use an antiseptic
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Document the exposure
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Obtain patient information
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Obtain a detailed history about risk factors for HIV and HCV and any previous/current treatments
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Obtain HIV and HCV serology labs
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Obtain your baseline labs
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LFTs
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HCV serology labs
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HIV serology labs