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 request a transfer to a less hazardous facility
D. has no right to refuse medical evaluation and treatment
E. should avoid telling the employer about her carelessness
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).