When an exposure incident occurs, the employee ____. 

A. should go to a physician and pay for a medical evaluation
B. should be tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary
C. should avoid telling the employer about her carelessness
D. has no right to refuse medical evaluation and treatment
E. should request a transfer to a less hazardous facility


B. should be tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary
If an exposure incident occurs to an employee who has not received the HBV vaccination and is not known to be immune, it is recommended that the employee be tested for HBV and receive the vaccination if necessary.

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