Needle stick injury prevention

1. What is the primary risk associated with needle stick injuries in healthcare settings?

• Minor skin irritation

• Transmission of bloodborne pathogens

• Increased risk of allergic reactions

• Development of chronic pain

1. Which of the following is the most important first step after a needle stick injury?

• Immediately apply a tourniquet

• Wash the wound thoroughly under running water

• Squeeze the wound to encourage bleeding

• Apply a bandage without washing the wound

1. What type of infection is of particular concern following a needle stick injury in healthcare?

• Tuberculosis

• Common cold

• Influenza

• Hepatitis B and C, HIV

What is the maximum capacity for a sharp container?

• 75%

• 60%

• 80%

• 95%

• 
  Re-capping is still allowed sometimes.

• Yes

• No

Give me two examples in which needlestick accidents may be avoided:

• Safer Devices & Technics and Gloves

• Gloves

• Safer Devices & Technics

• Gown

Needle stick injury, the highest viral transmission rates

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• HIV

• Hepatitis C

What does the CDC recommend to do after a needlestick accident?

• Wash area with soap and water

• Report injury to supervisor

• Raise the incident

• All of the above

The health care worker had a needle stick injury from a known HIV infected patient. He should certainly start post exposure prophylaxis within how many hours exposure?

• 72hrs

• 80hrs

• 90hrs

• 92hrs

What should be the minimum Hepatitis B antibody titer value (Anti- HBs) to be considered protected against the virus?

• 10mIU/ml

• 20mIU/ml

• 15mIU/ml

• 25mIU/ml