Could I have been exposed to hep C?

[aspenc12]

I was at clinical today in an emergency room. I drew blood on my patient, and had a little bit on my glove. When I took my gloves off, I had a small amount on my upper right hand/wrist. My skin is completely intact. I immediately washed my hands and used alcohol based hand sanitizer. My patient was positive for hep C. Is there a risk that I could have contracted hepatitis C? About two hours later I ate lunch, and I just wonder if there would be anyway that it could have gotten into my mouth at that time. I am just trying to ease my mind.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

You really need to speak to your pcp or occupational nurse. This is something we really can not answer here as per Terms of Service and offering medical advice

[maccamax]

Your a Nurse. You would know the procedures expected . If you did what you have been trained to do the only thing getting into your mouth would be your foot.

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

You say your skin was intact. You say you washed thoroughly. Even though you are a student nurse, you should still understand how little risk is here. Talk to your clinical instructor or your primary care physician. This sounds like a non event.

[vanilla bean]

Your a Nurse. You would know the procedures expected . If you did what you have been trained to do the only thing getting into your mouth would be your foot.

OP referenced being at "clinical" and is probably a nursing student rather than a nurse. Oh, and it would be *you're a nurse. Taste the foot.

[maccamax]

My hinglish isn't good . My nursing skills excellent