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False |
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A needlestick injury can expose you to hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus or HIV. |
2. |
True |
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False |
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There are an estimated 600,000 – 800,000 needlestick injuries every year. |
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True |
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False |
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The high number of needlestick injuries is inevitable. |
4. |
True |
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False |
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If you are stuck with a disease-contaminated needle you will become infected. |
5. |
True |
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False |
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You do not have to worry about sharps injuries if you wear personal protective equipment.
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6. |
True |
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False |
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Using safer needle and sharps devices can help reduce sharps injuries. |
7. |
True |
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False |
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Sharps injuries occur most often when disposing of needles, giving injections, drawing blood, recapping needles and handling trash and dirty linens.
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8. |
True |
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False |
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It is best to receive the hepatitis B vaccine before a sharps injury occurs. |
9. |
True |
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False |
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Fortunately, there are vaccines to prevent both hepatitis B and hepatitis C. |
10. |
True |
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False |
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People carrying bloodborne pathogens can look and feel quite healthy. |
11. |
True |
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False |
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Every used sharp should be treated as though it could transmit a bloodborne disease.
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12. |
True |
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False |
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You will be asked to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of sharps safety devices. |
13. |
True |
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False |
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You should use a safe needle device or needleless system for withdrawal of body fluids, accessing a vein or artery or administering medications or fluids. |
14. |
True |
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False |
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In a rushed situation, it is okay to temporarily dispose of sharps in a regular trash receptacle. |
15. |
True |
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False |
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Sharps containers should be placed within easy reach and slightly below eye level wherever sharps are used. |
16. |
True |
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False |
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Contaminated needles may be hidden in bed linens or in the trash. |
17. |
True |
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False |
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Never carry trash or linen bags close to your body. |
18. |
True |
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False |
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If stuck with a contaminated needle, immediately wash the area with a fresh solution of bleach and water. |
19. |
True |
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False |
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You should report a needlestick to the designated person immediately so that post-exposure evaluation, counseling and any necessary treatment can begin right away. |
20. |
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False |
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You need only complete an incident report on sharps injuries that damage tissue and cause bleeding. |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRAINING
I have read and understand the training guidelines for Needlestick Prevention
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