Question

A nurse is preparing a bag of chemotherapy agent for one of the patients. The nurse accidentally pierces a hole through the bag while attempting to spike it. A moderate amount of chemotherapy spills onto the ground. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform *first*?

Accepted Answer

Cordon off the area and notify housekeeping/facilities of the spill.

Answer

Continue to prime chemotherapy tubing.

Answer

Call the pharmacy to have the chemotherapy redosed.

Answer

Clean up the spill with wet paper towels.

Question 7 - Safety and Infection Control Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam

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