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When he is using a needle stick, he should:

Throw the needle and syringe immediately in a covered garbage can with a red plastic liner to indicate the materials are biohazards.

Recap the needle and place it carefully on the patient's table until leaving the room, then discard it in a garbage container in the nurses' medication room.

Carefully break the needle from the syringe, using the needle cover to prevent reuse of a used syringe and needle.

Never recap the needle afterward to avoid risk of needle stick.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Choice A rationale

Throwing the needle and syringe immediately into a garbage can, even if covered and lined, does not ensure proper disposal of biohazard materials. This practice increases the risk of contamination and injury.

Choice B rationale

Recapping the needle and placing it on the patient's table until leaving the room increases the risk of needle stick injuries and improper disposal, which is unsafe and against best practices for needle safety.

Choice C rationale

Breaking the needle from the syringe using the needle cover to prevent reuse does not eliminate the risk of needle stick injuries and may lead to improper disposal and handling of biohazard materials.

Choice D rationale

Never recapping the needle afterward is the safest practice to avoid the risk of needle stick injuries, as recapping is a common cause of such injuries. Proper disposal in a sharps container immediately after use is the recommended method.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Washing the puncture site with soap and water is the immediate recommended action to help prevent infection. This step is crucial to reduce the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission.

Choice B rationale

Postexposure prophylaxis should begin as soon as possible, not the following day, to be effective in reducing the risk of infection.

Choice C rationale

Squeezing the puncture site to express blood can increase tissue damage and is not recommended. It does not reduce the risk of infection.

Choice D rationale

Flushing the puncture site with water for an extended period is less effective than washing with soap and water. Immediate and thorough cleansing is more beneficial.

A. Poor personal hygiene. B. Unprotected sex. C. Using bath oils. D. Long-term antimicrobial therapy.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Poor personal hygiene can contribute to infections but is not the primary cause of vaginal candidiasis. This condition is typically caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, which is not solely related to hygiene.

Choice B rationale

Unprotected sex is not a common cause of vaginal candidiasis. Candida albicans, the yeast responsible for this condition, is usually present in small amounts in the vagina and becomes problematic when it overgrows, which is not typically related to sexual activity.

Choice C rationale

Using bath oils may alter the vaginal flora but is not a primary cause of vaginal candidiasis. The condition results from an imbalance in the normal vaginal environment, often due to other factors such as antibiotics.

Choice D rationale

Long-term antimicrobial therapy is a common cause of vaginal candidiasis. Antibiotics can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina, allowing Candida to overgrow and cause infection.

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