Question 1 of 5CORRECT
Drugs are considered hazardous when they possess which of following characteristics? (select all that apply)
Your Answer
Can cause development abnormalities
Your Answer
Can impact or damage to DNA
Your Answer
Can contribute to infertility and impact a developing embryo or fetus
Your Answer
Can cause organ damage or cancer
Question 2 of 5CORRECT
You are providing care for Mrs. Smith. You notice a HD sign on the bathroom door regarding the precautions of handling body fluids for a patient receiving HD. You need to empty the commode Mrs. Smith just used.
What precautions should you take to protect yourself from exposure to HD?
What precautions should you take to protect yourself from exposure to HD?
Your Answer
All of the above
Question 3 of 5INCORRECT
Your patient, who has a hazardous drug sign on their door, is incontinent of urine and stool. You were called to the room to change her linen. You have donned PPE and you discovered the patient was laying on saturated linen and her gown was soiled. After bathing the patient, you are ready to remove the contaminated linen.
What is next step to prevent surface contamination beyond your patient’s room?
What is next step to prevent surface contamination beyond your patient’s room?
Your Answer
Throw contaminated linen in regular trash
Correct Answer
Place contaminated linen with regular soiled linen
Question 4 of 5CORRECT
The best method of hand hygiene after handling waste for a patient receiving HD is:
Your Answer
Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water
Question 5 of 5CORRECT
You are doing purposeful rounding on your patient and you notice a puddle of liquid on the floor underneath the IV pole. You are aware of your patient is receiving a hazardous drug because you saw the Hazardous Drug precaution sign on the patient’s bathroom door. You have ensured patient safety.
Your next responsibility is to:
Your next responsibility is to:
Your Answer
Notify the charge RN and the primary RN, don PPE, distance yourself from the contamination, wait for an RN to arrive, doff PPE, and wash hands with soap and water
