A practical nurse (PN) is working at an outpatient community clinic when a staff member opens a mailed package, accidentally releasing an unidentified fine white powder onto their hands, clothing, and the immediate workspace. Which of the following actions should the PN take? (Select all that apply)
- Instruct the affected staff member to remain perfectly still and avoid brushing the powder off their clothing.Cevap
- Evacuate all other personnel and clients from the immediate room, close the doors tightly, and secure the perimeter.Cevap
- Direct facility maintenance or administration to immediately shut down the building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.Cevap
- DInstruct the staff member to immediately doff their contaminated outer clothing in the clinic hallway before entering a shower.
- EDelegate an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to carefully cover the spilled powder with a damp isolation gown.
- FUse a personal smartphone to photograph the package and surrounding desk area to rapidly text an image to the clinic director.
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The correct actions are to instruct the staff member to remain still without brushing the powder, evacuate others and close the doors, and shut down the HVAC system.
In the event of an unknown powder release, the immediate priorities are environmental containment and minimizing exposure. The affected individual must not move or brush off the powder, as this aerosolizes the substance. Shutting down the HVAC system and isolating the room by evacuating unaffected individuals prevents airborne dissemination to the rest of the facility.
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Immediate containment and isolation protocols for unknown hazardous material exposures.