After accidentally sticking yourself with a contaminated lancet, what is the proper course of action?

• A. Immerse the Wound in an Alcohol-Based Solution
• B. Get Immunized Against Hepatitis as Soon as Possible
• C. Report the Incident to Your Supervisor After the Call
• D. Discontinue Patient Care and Seek Medical Attention

Answer: (C)

After exposure to a contaminated lancet, the key step is to trigger the formal safety process by reporting the incident to your supervisor. This starts the exposure-management protocol: documentation of the incident, assessment of risk, and connection to occupational health for baseline testing and any necessary post-exposure prophylaxis. Vaccination for Hepatitis B is important, but it’s arranged through the health-safety system after the report and evaluation, not as the immediate action to take in response to the incident. Immediate wound care should be performed right away, but reporting activates the proper follow-up care and monitoring. Discontinuing patient care is not required if you can continue safely under the established safety procedures.