PTCB PTCE Question Answer
If atoxic materialcomes in contact with theskin or eyes, the immediate response should be to:
Write an incident report and notify the supervisor
Call 911 and place an ice bag on the affected area
Wash the affected area thoroughly with soapy water
Flush the affected area with large volumes of water
USP <800> mandates that hazardous drug exposure requires immediate decontamination.
Flushing the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 15minutes is the first step.
For eye exposure, an eye wash station must be used immediately.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Writing a report first?❌Incident reports should be done AFTER flushing the area.
B. Ice bag?❌Ice can worsen chemical burns.
C. Soapy water?❌Soap may react with chemicals, causing further irritation.
????Reference:USP <800> Hazardous Drug Handling, OSHA Chemical Safety Guidelines.
TESTED 06 Aug 2025
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