Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to blood Quizlet

Make sure your employees realize that most needles are intended for one handed use.

Contaminated needles are to never be recapped with the original needle cover, bent, or broken off.

They must be disposed of immediately after use.

A bio-hazard sharps container should always be within reach

If contaminated glassware is broken us mechanical means to clean it up and depose of in sharps container.

When performing capillary blood draws from the finger or foot of a patient always us capillary puncture device that recoils into the original holder.

Use plastic tubes and other containers instead of glass whenever possible.

What is the safety techniques can be used in responding to accidental exposure?

Wash the site of the needlestick or cut with soap and water. Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants. Report the incident to your supervisor or the person in your practice responsible for managing exposures.

What do you do first when a blood exposure incident occurs quizlet?

What is usually the first action in the event of an exposure incident? The person to notify in the event of an exposure incident is always the direct supervisor. Employees exposed to blood or OPIM are asked to consider several things when deciding to take post-exposure preventative medications.

What precautions should you take to avoid exposure to bloodborne pathogens?

Universal precautions include vigorously washing hands before and after exposure to blood and other body fluids. Healthcare providers should also always wear gloves, masks, goggles, other personal protective equipment (PPE) and use work practice controls to limit exposure to potential bloodborne pathogens.

What is the OSHA standard for bloodborne pathogens?

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) as amended pursuant to the 2000 Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, is a regulation that prescribes safeguards to protect workers against health hazards related to bloodborne pathogens.