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What is a potential localized complication of a needle stick injury?
What is a potential localized complication of a needle stick injury?
- Anxiety
- Abscess formation (correct)
- Hepatitis C transmission
- Sepsis
What is the primary goal of risk assessment in managing a needle stick injury?
What is the primary goal of risk assessment in managing a needle stick injury?
- To evaluate the depth of the injury
- To determine the type of needle or sharp object involved
- To initiate post-exposure prophylaxis
- To identify the source patient's infectious status (correct)
What psychological impact may occur as a result of a needle stick injury?
What psychological impact may occur as a result of a needle stick injury?
- Cellulitis
- Sepsis
- Acute HIV seroconversion illness
- Anxiety (correct)
What is the recommended action for the affected area immediately after a needle stick injury?
What is the recommended action for the affected area immediately after a needle stick injury?
What is the purpose of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in managing a needle stick injury?
What is the purpose of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in managing a needle stick injury?
What should be considered for baseline testing after a needle stick injury?
What should be considered for baseline testing after a needle stick injury?
What percentage of injections given worldwide were estimated to be unsafe according to the global burden of disease study in 2000?
What percentage of injections given worldwide were estimated to be unsafe according to the global burden of disease study in 2000?
What is a recommended way to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries?
What is a recommended way to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries?
What is a potential consequence of unsafe injections according to the CDC?
What is a potential consequence of unsafe injections according to the CDC?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) can reduce the risk of needle stick injuries?
What personal protective equipment (PPE) can reduce the risk of needle stick injuries?
How many hepatitis B infections are estimated to be caused by unsafe injections?
How many hepatitis B infections are estimated to be caused by unsafe injections?
What is a recommended practice to prevent needle stick injuries?
What is a recommended practice to prevent needle stick injuries?
What is the recommended course of action for hepatitis C exposure?
What is the recommended course of action for hepatitis C exposure?
What is the primary goal of using safety-engineered devices?
What is the primary goal of using safety-engineered devices?
Why is it essential to monitor for signs of infection or adverse effects from PEP?
Why is it essential to monitor for signs of infection or adverse effects from PEP?
What is the primary focus of follow-up care after a needle stick injury?
What is the primary focus of follow-up care after a needle stick injury?
What is the recommended approach to handling needles after use?
What is the recommended approach to handling needles after use?
Why is it essential to offer psychological support and counseling after a needle stick injury?
Why is it essential to offer psychological support and counseling after a needle stick injury?
