Indiana PSI Nail Technician Practice Test

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Which is the first step if you get blood and other potentially infectious material in your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin?

Use skin disinfectant
Clean wound with soap and water
Seek immediate medical attention
Immediately flood the exposed area with water

The correct answer is: Immediately flood the exposed area with water

When blood or other potentially infectious materials come into contact with your eyes, nose, mouth, or any broken skin, the immediate response is to wash the affected area to minimize the risk of infection and transmission of disease. Flooding the exposed area with water is crucial as it helps to dilute and flush out any hazardous substances, reducing the likelihood of them entering the body or causing harm. This step addresses the urgent need for rinsing away contaminants before any further treatment or measures can be taken. While seeking medical attention and cleaning a wound with soap and water are important procedures to follow after initial decontamination, the immediate action should always focus on rinsing the area thoroughly. Using skin disinfectants is also not advisable immediately since the first priority is to remove the contaminated material through copious amounts of water. Thus, the first and most critical step is to immediately flood the exposed area with water to ensure safety and minimize the risk of potential infections.