Needle and Sharps Safety
Needle and Sharps Safety Quiz
Test your knowledge on needle and sharps safety with our engaging quiz! This quiz is designed for healthcare workers and anyone interested in learning about the risks and prevention strategies related to needlestick injuries.
By participating, you will:
- Increase your awareness of needlestick injuries.
- Learn about the importance of proper sharps disposal.
- Understand the risks associated with sharps injuries.
How many needlestick injuries have there been at the Inuvik Regional Hospital in the last 6 months?
4
2
1
6
It is only considered a needlestick injury if it involves a dirty or contaminated needle.
True
False
Only healthcare workers administering injections, starting IVs, etc. Are at risk of needlestick injuries.
True
False
Needlestick injuries occur at every stage of use, disassembly, or disposal. Which stage is the most likely to result in a needlestick injury?
During use (accessing an IV line; transferring/processing a specimen; passing/transferring equipment; collision with a sharp or worker; insertion or removal of needle)
During or after disposal (in transit to disposal; improper disposal; during disposal)
After use, before disposal (activation of safety feature; recapping of the needle; during clean up)
Which of the following are considered sharps? Select all that apply.
Medication Ampules & Vials
Glucose Lancets
Scalpels
Tweezers
Razor Blades
Needles
Scissors
Metal Wire
Retractors
Staples
Clamps
Cord Clamp Cutters
IV tubing with spikes
Injuries from needlesticks and sharps can transmit:
Blood-borne viruses such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
Hazardous Drugs
Herpes, Staphylococcus aureus, Tuberculosis, and Blastomycosis
All of the above
Injuries involving solid sharps occur at every stage of their use, disassembly, or disposal. Which stage is it most likely for an injury related to sharps to occur?
During use of the item (processing specimen; collision with a sharp or worker; manipulating a sharp in a patient; handling, passing, or transferring equipment or specimen; suture needle handling)
After use, before disposal (sharp left in unusual location; during clean up)
During or after disposal (in transit to disposal; during disposal)
Some of the following images have something wrong with the sharps containers, select those that require immediate intervention to ensure safe practices are followed.
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How can needlestick and sharps injuries be prevented? Select all that apply.
Follow recommended guidelines
Improved equipment designs
Effective disposal systems
Employee training
Engaging safety guards
There is a Standard Operating Procedure on safe work practices for preventing sharps injuries.
True
False
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