Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1072 of 1700
You see a spill on the hallway floor. What should you do?
- Put up a sign and tell housekeeping later
- Wait for the next shift to handle it
- Clean it up right away
- Block it with a chair and keep working
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Correct answer: Clean it up right away
A wet floor is a fall hazard. A clean, clutter-free area prevents falls.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026