Infection or Chemical Exposure Emergency · CDA

After a significant exposure to blood or body fluid, what is an essential step beyond first aid and reporting?

Ignore the exposure entirely as long as no symptoms happen to occur within 24 hours
Undergo medical evaluation and post-exposure prophylaxis if indicated
Change the gloves and resume working with the patient immediately
Refuse to carry out any future dental work with that same patient

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Correct answer: Undergo medical evaluation and post-exposure prophylaxis if indicated

Medical evaluation assesses the risk of infection and determines if PEP is needed; delayed or omitted evaluation can increase risk of disease transmission.

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