Preventing Sharps Injuries Quiz
Test your knowledge on preventing sharps injuries by using devices with safety features, proper disposal containers, and following precautions during cleanup. Learn about the importance of location and avoiding overfilling of disposal containers.
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Preventing Sharps Injuries Quiz
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Flashcards • 22 Cards
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List of Questions30 questions
- Question 1
- injury
- Question 2
- injury
- Question 3
- behind
- Question 4
- container
- Question 5
- containers
- Question 6
- possible
- Question 7
- insulin
- Question 8
- patients
- Question 9
- solutions
- Question 10
- provider
- Question 11
- environment
- Question 12
- lines
- Question 13
- chemotherapeutic
- Question 14
- electrolyte
- Question 15
- gels
- Question 16
- mucolytics
- Question 17
- alcohol-based
- Question 18
- antiseptics
- Question 19
- sterile
- Question 20
- clean
- Question 21
- Colonization
- Question 22
- count
- Question 23
- sterile
- Question 24
- hand
- Question 25
- immunity
- Question 26
- SC
- Question 27
- years
- Question 28
- pregnancy
- Question 29
- pandemic
- Question 30
- pandemic
List of Flashcards22 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink of boosting an IV bag.Memory Tip“Adding” enhances, like extra nutrients.
- Card 2HintUnique medications made in a sterile environment.Memory Tip“Compounded” means custom, sterile means safe.
- Card 3HintA method to maintain extreme cleanliness.Memory TipSterile = zero germs transferred!
- Card 4HintProtocols to PREVENT contamination.Memory TipAseptic: 'A' for anti-germs!
- Card 5HintProtective gear to prevent infection.Memory TipBarriers = block germs!
- Card 6HintThink IV or IM solutions.Memory TipThese meds bypass natural body defenses.
- Card 7HintFluids given directly into a vein.Memory TipIV solutions hydrate and replenish quickly.
- Card 8HintMedications for the eye.Memory TipOpthalmic = eye; must be sterile!
- Card 9HintMedications for breathing treatments.Memory TipInhaling means direct lung contact; stay sterile!
- Card 10HintUsed on the skin to kill germs.Memory TipTopical = applied to the skin's 'top'.
- Card 11HintAvoiding direct contact during dressing changes.Memory TipNo touch = less contamination!
- Card 12HintMicrobes are present, but not causing harm.Memory TipColonization: microbes living, not invading yet.
- Card 13HintMicrobes causing harm and disease.Memory TipInfection = Invading germs!
- Card 14HintWhat you can see or feel around a wound.Memory TipErythema, edema, etc. signal germ trouble.
- Card 15HintSeries of shots for liver protection.Memory TipHep B vaccine: Healthcare workers need it!
- Card 16HintYearly shot for flu prevention.Memory TipSeasonal flu? Get your shot yearly!
- Card 17HintMeasles, mumps, and rubella protection.Memory TipMMR: Protects against contagious diseases.
- Card 18HintChickenpox prevention.Memory TipVaricella vaccine prevents itchy spots.
- Card 19HintTetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster.Memory TipTdap: Boosts protection every decade.
- Card 20HintSafety mechanisms on needles and blades.Memory TipSafety features = protect from cuts!
- Card 21HintPuncture-proof boxes for safe disposal.Memory TipSharp containers prevent accidental sticks.
- Card 22HintAiming for cleanliness, but not sterility.Memory TipClean - Less germs remain