Which of the following interventions is appropriate for preventing needlestick injuries in the workplace? (Select all that apply)

Recap needles after use

Use needleless systems when possible

Dispose of needles in a sharps container

Use a one-handed scoop technique for recapping

Participate in needlestick prevention training

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

Choice A reason: Recapping needles increases needlestick risk, as it involves handling the sharp end. Safety devices and immediate disposal are preferred, making recapping an incorrect and unsafe practice.

Choice B reason: Needleless systems eliminate sharp exposure, significantly reducing needlestick injuries. Using these systems when available is a standard safety measure, making it a correct intervention.

Choice C reason: Disposing of needles in a sharps container prevents accidental sticks by ensuring safe, immediate containment. This is a critical safety practice, making it a correct intervention for prevention.

Choice D reason: The one-handed scoop technique for recapping is discouraged, as any recapping increases injury risk. Avoiding recapping altogether is safer, making this an incorrect intervention.

Choice E reason: Participating in needlestick prevention training educates staff on safe practices, reducing injury risk. Knowledge of protocols enhances compliance, making this a correct intervention for workplace safety.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A reason: Urgent procedures are needed soon (e.g., within hours), like appendicitis, but not immediately. Hemorrhaging requires instant action to prevent life-threatening blood loss, making this classification less appropriate than emergency.

Choice B reason: Major refers to procedure complexity, not timing. Hemorrhaging demands immediate intervention regardless of complexity, as bleeding threatens life, making major an incorrect classification for the procedure’s urgency.

Choice C reason: Emergency procedures are required immediately to save life, as with active hemorrhaging. Rapid blood loss risks hypovolemic shock, necessitating urgent surgical return, correctly classifying this as an emergency procedure.

Choice D reason: Elective procedures are planned and non-urgent, like cosmetic surgery. Hemorrhaging is life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention, not a scheduled event, making elective an incorrect classification.

A. Tiny blood clots in the urine B. Skin irritation or redness in the perineal area C. Increased urinary frequency D. Decreased urine specific gravity

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A reason: Tiny blood clots in the urine (hematuria) suggest urinary tract infection or trauma, not directly related to incontinence or mobility issues. Skin irritation from prolonged urine exposure is more expected, making this finding less likely in this patient patient.

Choice B reason: Skin irritation and redness in the perineal area are expected in urinary incontinence and impaired mobility, as prolonged moisture and pressure cause maceration and dermatitis. This is a common complication requiring skin protection, making it the correct finding finding.

Choice C reason: Increased urinary frequency may occur in incontinence but is not the primary concern compared to skin damage from constant moisture due to impaired mobility. Perineal irritation is a more direct consequence, making this less specific to the described scenario.

Choice D reason: Decreased urine specific gravity indicates dilute urine, unrelated to incontinence or mobility. It may occur in overhydration, but skin irritation from urine exposure is the most relevant finding in this patient context, making this incorrect incorrect.

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