A health care worker is exposed to blood from a patient who has HIV. What action should the worker take after the exposure?
a. Apply alcohol to the site.
b. Cleanse the site with soap and water.
c. Flush the site with hot running water.
d. Apply a topical antibiotic to the site.
ANS: B
After exposure to HIV, the site should be immediately washed with soap and water and then seek immediate medical care for assessment and treatment. A. B. D. Alcohol should not be applied to the site. Flushing the site with hot running water is not sufficient. Soap is needed. A topical antibiotic should not be applied to the site.
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