Real-life Scenario
Kevin is a custodian for a
local middle school. As part of his job duties, he is required
to clean the health room daily. It is common for students to
have minor injuries or ailments, such as nose bleeds or a skinned
knee, during the school day.
It's important all contaminated materials, such as bloody gauze, is contained, labeled, and disposed of properly.
Kevin should wear PPE, such as gloves, when performing this task. Kevin should decontaminate the health room surfaces daily using an approved method and appropriate disinfectant. If visible blood or body fluids are present on a surface, the fluid should be cleaned and the surface decontaminated immediately.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
10-5. When handling contaminated materials, make sure it is _____.
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