PSI Barbering Practice Exam

When handling an exposure incident, what should you do once your hands are clean?

1. Put gloves on

2. Notify a colleague

3. Document it

4. Leave the area

The correct answer is: Put gloves on

When handling an exposure incident, the priority is to minimize the risk of further contamination or infection. Once your hands are clean, putting on gloves is essential because it provides a protective barrier against any potential pathogens or contaminants you may encounter during the response to the exposure incident. Wearing gloves helps to ensure that both the individual responding to the incident and any clients or colleagues remain safe from further exposure. Using gloves is a standard practice in infection control protocols within the barbering and broader healthcare industries. It is important for maintaining hygiene and for protecting the integrity of any wound or exposure site being treated. After gloving up, appropriate actions such as further cleaning, assessing, notifying others, or documenting the incident can follow, depending on the specific circumstances and protocols established in the workplace. Additionally, while notifying colleagues, documenting the incident, or leaving the area may be necessary steps in the overall protocol, they should occur after the initial protective measure—putting on gloves—is taken to ensure a safe response to the incident.