A 20-year-old farm worker's foot has been amputated after it was caught in machinery. The first priority in this situation is:

A) retrieving the amputated part for possible reimplantation.
B) controlling bleeding from the wound.
C) applying oxygen.
D) making sure the machinery has been shut down.

D

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When transferring blood from a collection tube to another container, you should wear appropriate PPE, which includes a mask and ________, or a face shield.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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