On the Way to the Biohazard Disposal Closet to Dispose

question 7

Multiple Choice

On the way to the biohazard disposal closet to dispose intravenous (IV) tubing and a bag used on a patient who is positive for the human immunodeficiency virus,the LPN/LVN drops the IV tubing and bag on the floor,causing a spill.The team leader's most appropriate action would be to do which one of the following?

• A) Quickly pick up the dropped supplies and dispose of them in the biohazard bag in the biohazard room. Ask housekeeping to place a small barricade over the spill until it can be mopped up later.
• B) Find the floor maintenance person to pick up and dispose of the used equipment and to mop the floor, reminding him or her to wash the hands with soap and water. Chart that the IV was infused and discontinued appropriately.
• C) Call and report to designated personnel to come and cordon off the area from staff and patients; have the spill cleaned with approved infection and chemotherapy spill control procedures.
• D) Chart the spill in the patient's chart, inform the RN when convenient, and have housekeeping mop up the spill.

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