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Which action is crucial for a PSW to take after a spill of blood on the floor?
Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through blood spills, so immediate disinfection is necessary for safety and infection control.
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Question: Which action is crucial for a PSW to take after a spill of blood on the floor?
Answer options:
- Cover it with a towel and report it later ✅ Clean it immediately using a disinfectant
- Wash it with plain water
- Call the client's family to clean it
Correct answer: Clean it immediately using a disinfectant
Explanation: Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through blood spills, so immediate disinfection is necessary for safety and infection control.
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