Phlebotomy Technician

Category - OSHA & Infection Control

While transferring serum into an isolator tube, some blood splashes into your eyes. What is the most appropriate first action to take?

  1. Close your eyes and wait for a few minutes
  2. Rinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes
  3. Apply an eye ointment immediately
  4. Seek medical attention without rinsing
Explanation

Answer: B - Rinse your eyes with water for 15 minutes

If blood splashes into your eyes while transferring serum into an isolator tube, it's crucial to act immediately to minimize the risk of infection. You should proceed to an eyewash station without delay and thoroughly rinse your eyes with water or a saline solution for at least 15 minutes. This action helps to flush out any potentially infectious material. After rinsing, it's important to remove contact lenses if you're wearing any, and seek medical attention as soon as possible for further evaluation and possible treatment. Additionally, the incident should be reported to your supervisor or occupational health department for proper documentation and follow-up, as well as to review and improve safety protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz