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Which of the following is a potential consequence of a needlestick injury?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a needlestick injury?
- Difficulty breathing
- Muscle soreness
- Headache
- Fever (correct)
What percentage of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States are needlestick injuries?
What percentage of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States are needlestick injuries?
- More than 80% (correct)
- Around 30%
- Approximately 50%
- Less than 10%
Which of the following viruses can be transmitted through a needlestick injury?
Which of the following viruses can be transmitted through a needlestick injury?
- Zika virus
- Ebola virus
- Influenza virus
- Hepatitis B virus (correct)
How many blood-borne virus infections caused by needlestick injuries have been reported among healthcare workers and laboratory personnel worldwide?
How many blood-borne virus infections caused by needlestick injuries have been reported among healthcare workers and laboratory personnel worldwide?
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Which of the following can also result in the transmission of blood-borne viruses?
Which of the following can also result in the transmission of blood-borne viruses?
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Study Notes
Needlestick Injuries
- A potential consequence of a needlestick injury is the transmission of blood-borne viruses.
- Needlestick injuries account for 80% of all percutaneous exposure incidents in the United States.
- Viruses that can be transmitted through a needlestick injury include HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
- Globally, over 1,000 blood-borne virus infections caused by needlestick injuries have been reported among healthcare workers and laboratory personnel.
- Sharp object injuries, in addition to needlestick injuries, can also result in the transmission of blood-borne viruses.
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