Immediately after an accidental needlestick, what is the FIRST action a medical office assistant should take?
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Laboratory Technology and Diagnostics
Needlestick Exposure, Syncope, and Scope
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After washing a needlestick site with soap and water, what should the assistant do NEXT?
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A blood or body fluid splash lands in an assistant's eye. What is the correct immediate response?
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Which three viruses are the primary focus of occupational bloodborne pathogen protection?
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What is the main purpose of an employer's exposure control plan under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
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- Respond to a needlestick or sharps exposure by providing immediate first aid, reporting promptly, and following the facility's post-exposure procedure.
- Recognize the warning signs of syncope and respond by positioning the patient safely, protecting them from injury, and escalating to the provider.
- Apply scope-of-practice and supervision boundaries by performing only trained and authorized tasks and seeking guidance when unsure.
- Report exposures, incidents, abnormal results, and quality concerns accurately and promptly through the proper chain of command while protecting confidentiality.
- Document clinical events objectively and accurately, and correct any documentation errors through the approved method.
Sources & references
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Bloodborne Pathogens
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Laboratory Quality
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
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