Hazardous drug spill response

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Question

Which measures should a trained pharmacy technician include when responding to a liquid hazardous-drug spill under facility procedures? Select all that apply.

Restrict entry to the spill area✓ Correct

NIOSH advises limiting access around the spill.
Use absorbent pads on the liquid✓ Correct

Absorbent pads are recommended for a liquid spill.
Place cleanup materials in appropriate sealed bags✓ Correct

NIOSH specifies appropriate sealed bags for disposal.
Encourage foot traffic through the area✗ Incorrect

Access should be limited during the response.
Leave cleanup materials in an open bag✗ Incorrect

The guidance calls for sealed bags.

Answer

A. Restrict entry to the spill area · B. Use absorbent pads on the liquid · C. Place cleanup materials in appropriate sealed bags

Rationale

NIOSH describes controlling access during spill cleanup and absorbing liquid with pads. Cleanup waste belongs in appropriately sealed bags for disposal.

RememberLimit access and contain liquid and cleanup waste.

Sources

Managing Hazardous Drug Exposures: (Source: CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · License: CDC content (credit required) · Retrieved November 4, 2026 · Page 57

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