A nurse discovers a significant blood spill on the floor in a patient's room. What is the appropriate initial action?
A
Cover the spill with absorbent towels and leave it for housekeeping.
B
Immediately clean the spill with a damp cloth and warm water.
C
Don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and use a hospital-approved disinfectant.
D
Call a rapid response team to assess the situation.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Blood spills are biohazards requiring specific precautions. Donning PPE (gloves, gown) and using an EPA-approved disinfectant for bloodborne pathogens is crucial to prevent contamination and infection spread.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "A nurse discovers a significant blood spill on the floor in a patient's room. What is the appropriate initial action?" is Option C: Don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and use a hospital-approved disinfectant..
The other options — A) Cover the spill with absorbent towels and leave it for housekeeping., B) Immediately clean the spill with a damp cloth and warm water., D) Call a rapid response team to assess the situation. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Blood spills are biohazards requiring specific precautions. Donning PPE (gloves, gown) and using an EPA-approved disinfectant for bloodborne pathogens is crucial to prevent contamination and infectio…
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