A nurse working on an oncology unit discovers that a 500 mL bag of intravenous antineoplastic (chemotherapy) medication has accidentally ruptured and spilled onto the floor. Arrange the following actions in the correct sequence to safely manage this hazardous spill. All options must be used.
- 1Evacuate clients, visitors, and unprotected personnel from the immediate spill area.
- 2Don the specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) located in the hazardous drug spill kit.
- 3Contain the spread of the liquid by gently covering the spill with absorbent pads.
- 4Clean the affected surface using an approved detergent or neutralizing solution.
- 5Place all used cleaning supplies, absorbed liquid, and PPE into a designated chemotherapy waste container.
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The correct sequence is to first evacuate the area, then don appropriate PPE, contain the spill with absorbent pads, clean the surface, and finally dispose of all materials in a designated hazardous waste container.
When managing a hazardous chemical spill, such as an antineoplastic drug, the protocol strictly follows a prioritization of life safety, self-protection, containment, decontamination, and safe disposal. The nurse must first secure the area by evacuating others. Next, the nurse must don a chemotherapy spill kit's PPE to prevent personal exposure. Only when protected can the nurse safely approach the spill to contain it with absorbent pads. After containment, the area is cleaned with a neutralizing agent, and finally, all contaminated materials (including the PPE worn) are sealed in a designated hazardous waste container.
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Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials (Chemotherapy Spill Management)
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