Question

during a high - volume shift, multiple blood spills occur. what systematic approach should be implemented immediately to manage these spills and reduce the risk of healthcare - associated infections? clean only the visible areas and ignore potential aerosolized particles delegate the task to untrained support staff immediately implement a spill response protocol with ppe, containment, cleaning with proper disinfectant, and documentation wait until the shift ends to clean up the spills to avoid workflow interruption clear my selection

Explanation:

To manage blood spills and reduce healthcare - associated infection risks, a proper protocol is needed. Ignoring aerosolized particles (first option) is risky as they can spread pathogens. Untrained staff (second option) may not clean properly. Waiting until the shift ends (fourth option) increases the exposure time to the spill and the risk of infection. Implementing a spill response protocol with personal protective equipment (PPE), containment, proper disinfection, and documentation is the correct approach.

Answer:

C. Implement a spill response protocol with PPE, containment, cleaning with proper disinfectant, and documentation