Question

In the event that you are exposed to infectious materials by being accidently stuck with a used needle, you should rep'ort it to your supervisor and seek medical attention. However, what is the one thing you should do first? A. Bandage the wound B. Wash with soap and water C. There is nothing else that can be done D. Use a tourniquet

Answer 1

D.) use a tourniquet to slow anything that was in the needle while it goes through the blood stream

Hope this help! have a great day.

Answer 2

Would definitely be D. So anything that was in or on the needle would take a longer time infecting the bloodstream.