Arizona Certified Caregiver Practice Exam

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What is the first action you take if you accidentally prick your finger with a used lancet?

  1. Apply a bandage to the area

  2. Ignore the injury

  3. Rinse the area with alcohol

  4. Wash the area with soap and water

The correct answer is: Wash the area with soap and water

If you accidentally prick your finger with a used lancet, the first action you should take is to wash the area with soap and water. This is the correct answer because washing the area with soap and water helps to clean the wound and reduce the risk of infection. It is important to properly clean the area to prevent any potential complications. Option A, applying a bandage, should not be the first action as the priority is to clean the wound first. Option B, ignoring the injury, is not safe as any wound should be properly addressed. Option C, rinsing the area with alcohol, is not recommended as alcohol can sting and may not be as effective as washing with soap and water in this situation.

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