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What is the primary purpose of practicing injection safety?
What is the primary purpose of practicing injection safety?
- To save costs on medical supplies
- To ensure the provider avoids any risks
- To prevent transmission of pathogens (correct)
- To increase the speed of administering injections
Why is it unsafe to reuse the same syringe for multiple patients even if the needle is changed?
Why is it unsafe to reuse the same syringe for multiple patients even if the needle is changed?
- It reduces waste in healthcare settings
- It is recommended by some health authorities
- It saves time during patient care
- Changing needles does not guarantee sterility (correct)
Which of the following scenarios would be considered a violation of injection safety practices?
Which of the following scenarios would be considered a violation of injection safety practices?
- Reusing a syringe for multiple doses on the same patient
- Using personal protective equipment only when convenient
- Not following hand hygiene guidelines before injections
- Failing to change gloves between patients (correct)
What is the significance of the 'nine rights' of injection safety?
What is the significance of the 'nine rights' of injection safety?
How does unsafe injection practice impact healthcare settings?
How does unsafe injection practice impact healthcare settings?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'injection safety'?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'injection safety'?
What should be done immediately after withdrawing a loaded syringe and needle from a multi-dose vial?
What should be done immediately after withdrawing a loaded syringe and needle from a multi-dose vial?
What information should be included on the final medication container after reconstitution of a multi-dose vial?
What information should be included on the final medication container after reconstitution of a multi-dose vial?
Why is it important to not reuse a syringe even if the needle is changed?
Why is it important to not reuse a syringe even if the needle is changed?
What should be avoided after disinfecting the skin with 60–70% alcohol?
What should be avoided after disinfecting the skin with 60–70% alcohol?
Why is it not advisable to use bags or bottles of intravenous solution as a common source of supply for multiple patients?
Why is it not advisable to use bags or bottles of intravenous solution as a common source of supply for multiple patients?
What should NOT be done with needles before disposal?
What should NOT be done with needles before disposal?
What is the best practice for injection safety regarding the reconstitution of a unit of medication or vaccine?
What is the best practice for injection safety regarding the reconstitution of a unit of medication or vaccine?
According to injection safety guidelines, what should be done with a multi-dose vial if sterility or content is compromised?
According to injection safety guidelines, what should be done with a multi-dose vial if sterility or content is compromised?
When opening an ampoule, what should be used as a barrier to protect fingers in order to maintain hand hygiene?
When opening an ampoule, what should be used as a barrier to protect fingers in order to maintain hand hygiene?
In injection safety, what is recommended when it comes to using single-dose vials?
In injection safety, what is recommended when it comes to using single-dose vials?
Regarding skin preparation and disinfection for injections, what should be done before administering medication?
Regarding skin preparation and disinfection for injections, what should be done before administering medication?
What is the recommendation for using mixing syringes when reconstituting medication according to injection safety guidelines?
What is the recommendation for using mixing syringes when reconstituting medication according to injection safety guidelines?
