A technologist sustains a needlestick injury from a patient specimen. What is the correct first action?
1Complete the current testing run first and then report the incident to the supervisor
2Wash the area immediately and report the exposure according to laboratory policy✓ 정답
3Wait several days to see whether any symptoms develop
4Discard the specimen involved and take no further action
해설
The site must be washed immediately and the incident reported according to policy. Reporting is what triggers post-exposure evaluation and any necessary prophylaxis. Finishing the run before reporting, or waiting for symptoms, forfeits the window for effective intervention.