A practical nurse accidentally drops a glass medication ampule on the floor, causing it to shatter. To prevent injury and manage the hazard safely, arrange the following actions in the correct chronological sequence.
- 1Instruct others to avoid walking through the immediate area.
- 2Put on heavy-duty utility gloves.
- 3Use a small broom and dustpan to collect the glass fragments.
- 4Place the collected glass pieces into a puncture-resistant sharps container.
Answer
The correct sequence is to first secure the immediate area, then put on protective gloves, use a broom and dustpan to sweep up the glass, and finally dispose of the fragments in a rigid sharps container.
Safe hazard management dictates a specific order of operations: protect the public, protect oneself, mitigate the hazard safely, and dispose of it properly. Securing the area ensures no immediate harm comes to others. Donning gloves provides essential personal protection. Using a dustpan avoids hand-to-glass contact, and using a sharps container ensures the hazard does not injure waste disposal personnel.
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Key Concept
Hazard Management and Sharp Object Safety