Needles And Sharps Safety Procedures! Quiz

1. What is the 1st thing you should do immediately after injection use?

Initiate the safety mechanism with your free hand

Discard in the Sharps container

Initiate the safety mechanism with the same hand holding the needle

Band aid the injection site

Wipe the dripping blood on the patients arm up

After using an injection, the first thing you should do is initiate the safety mechanism with the same hand holding the needle. This is important to prevent any accidental needlestick injuries or contamination. By immediately activating the safety mechanism, you ensure that the needle is safely secured and cannot harm anyone. It is crucial to prioritize safety when handling medical equipment to prevent any potential risks or accidents.

Explanation

After using an injection, the first thing you should do is initiate the safety mechanism with the same hand holding the needle. This is important to prevent any accidental needlestick injuries or contamination. By immediately activating the safety mechanism, you ensure that the needle is safely secured and cannot harm anyone. It is crucial to prioritize safety when handling medical equipment to prevent any potential risks or accidents.

2. According to OSHA:In the United States, Healthcare workers endure approximately __________ needlesticks in just a single day.

250

450

950

1600

www.safeincommon.org/needlestick-statistics

Explanation

www.safeincommon.org/needlestick-statistics

3. How long can the Hepatitis B virus live on a surface, for example a door knob or countertop?

6 hours

1 day

3 days

10 days

1 month

The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) can survive on a surface for up to 1 month!

Explanation

The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) can survive on a surface for up to 1 month!

4. A needlestick can place you at risk for all of the following diseases

HIV

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Mononucleosis

Diptheria

Tuberculosis

Herpes

Syphilis

ALL of these diseases have been documented as potentially being transferred during a post exposure event. HIV, Hepatits B and C are most common and the largest threat.

Explanation

ALL of these diseases have been documented as potentially being transferred during a post exposure event. HIV, Hepatits B and C are most common and the largest threat.

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5. DVCH policy for hand hygiene is that you must either wash or sanitize the following times:

After the bathroom

Before entering every patients room

Before leaving every patients room

If you shake someones hand

After removing gloves

If visibly contaminated

If you sneeze

All of these moments except for sneezing and handshaking are strict policy of DVCH's and examples of when to perform hand hygiene. After shaking someones hand or after sneezing is highly recommended for obvious reasons. You can never wash enough, especially during Flu season!

Explanation

All of these moments except for sneezing and handshaking are strict policy of DVCH's and examples of when to perform hand hygiene. After shaking someones hand or after sneezing is highly recommended for obvious reasons. You can never wash enough, especially during Flu season!

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6. After using a needle on a patient, you incorrectly use your free hand to initiate the safety mechanism and poke yourself with the bloody needle. What are the correct steps of action to take in order or by priority?

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Fifth

Washing the injury location is the most important task to perform immediately after a post exposure event! Sometimes you can wash in the patients room while explaining the event to the patient so they are not alarmed, but if there is not a sink you should exit to the nearest location telling the patient you will be right back. Next, is to notify your team members. Sometimes, this can be done by grabbing someone as they walk by but your priority is to finish washing first. Then make certain one of the Clinical Education team members are notified so that they can begin the processing of the event and your support. Next, both the patient and you will have blood work drawn. You will then have the opportunity to speak with a provider and eventually determine if prophylaxis medication is recommended.

Explanation

Washing the injury location is the most important task to perform immediately after a post exposure event! Sometimes you can wash in the patients room while explaining the event to the patient so they are not alarmed, but if there is not a sink you should exit to the nearest location telling the patient you will be right back. Next, is to notify your team members. Sometimes, this can be done by grabbing someone as they walk by but your priority is to finish washing first. Then make certain one of the Clinical Education team members are notified so that they can begin the processing of the event and your support. Next, both the patient and you will have blood work drawn. You will then have the opportunity to speak with a provider and eventually determine if prophylaxis medication is recommended.

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