Injection Safety: WHO Strategies and Best Practices

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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?

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?

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?

They emphasize safe injection practices for healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

How does unsafe injection practice impact healthcare settings?

It can lead to the transmission of various pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the concept of 'injection safety'?

Practicing safe techniques to avoid harming individuals during injections Signup and view all the answers

What should be done immediately after withdrawing a loaded syringe and needle from a multi-dose vial?

Administer the injection as soon as possible Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included on the final medication container after reconstitution of a multi-dose vial?

Date and time of preparation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to not reuse a syringe even if the needle is changed?

To prevent needlestick injuries Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided after disinfecting the skin with 60–70% alcohol?

Touching the skin before injection Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not advisable to use bags or bottles of intravenous solution as a common source of supply for multiple patients?

It may lead to medication errors Signup and view all the answers

What should NOT be done with needles before disposal?

Bend, break, manipulate, or manually remove them Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice for injection safety regarding the reconstitution of a unit of medication or vaccine?

Inspect the packaging and discard if it has been punctured. Signup and view all the answers

According to injection safety guidelines, what should be done with a multi-dose vial if sterility or content is compromised?

Discard it immediately. Signup and view all the answers

When opening an ampoule, what should be used as a barrier to protect fingers in order to maintain hand hygiene?

A clean gauze pad Signup and view all the answers

In injection safety, what is recommended when it comes to using single-dose vials?

Use a single-dose vial for each patient whenever possible. Signup and view all the answers

Regarding skin preparation and disinfection for injections, what should be done before administering medication?

Allow the disinfectant to dry before proceeding with the injection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommendation for using mixing syringes when reconstituting medication according to injection safety guidelines?

Use a new mixing syringe for each vial. Signup and view all the answers