What Should Be Done If You Drop a Contaminated Anesthetic

question 17

Multiple Choice

What should be done if you drop a contaminated anesthetic needle on the floor during patient treatment at chairside?

• A)Pick it up immediately and place it on the instrument tray.
• B)Put on heavy utility gloves, pick it up, and place it in the sharps container.
• C)Use tongs or cotton pliers to pick it up and place it on the instrument tray.
• D)Use tongs or cotton pliers to pick it up and place it in the sharps container.

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