Question

question 2
to help prevent the spread of disease, it is recommended that you:
o break needles off after each use to prevent accidental reuse.
o refrain from direct patient care if you have an exudative skin condition.
o clean up spilled blood with soap and hot water.
o wear gloves instead of washing your hands.

Explanation:

• Breaking needles can cause injury and is not a standard practice.
• Cleaning blood with soap and hot water is insufficient; proper disinfectants like bleach - based solutions are needed.
• Gloves are an addition to, not a replacement for, hand - washing.
• An exudative skin condition (which can ooze fluids) can potentially contaminate patients, so refraining from direct patient care is a disease - prevention measure.

Answer:

refrain from direct patient care if you have an exudative skin condition.