What Are the First Three Things in Order That You

question 13

Multiple Choice

What are the first three things in order that you should do if you get a needlestick?

• A)squeeze out a drop of blood, wash your hands, and tell your supervisor
• B)squeeze out a drop of blood, put bleach on your hand, and wash your hands
• C)tell your supervisor, squeeze out a drop of blood, and wash your hands
• D)wash your hands, squeeze out as much blood as possible, and tell your supervisor

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element that is crucial for life, necessary for respiration in humans and animals, and plays a vital role in combustion.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Ischemia

Restriction of blood flow to tissue or organs; often used with reference to the heart.

Embolism

The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus, typically a blood clot, leading to potentially life-threatening conditions.