Safe Disposal + Monitoring Flashcards
What objects can go into the trash?
Any objects that weren’t in contact with bodily fluids
- gloves, alcohol swabs, needle wrappers
sharps: anything that is sharp (needle etc)
Where should the sharps container be during your injection
within reach on the same side of the body as your dominant arm
T or F: you can recap a needle after its been used on a patient
F - you must activate the safety device once you have used a needle don’t simply recap (unless that is the safety device)
— do this right away, even before you put bandage on
T or F: you need to inform the patient if you get a needle stick injury from their needle
T
- let patient know as you will need to provide both your medical history and the patients (may even need blood sample)
T or F: to safely recap a needle, put the cap on the table and slide needle horizontally into cap and then secure with click
T
What pathogens can be transmitted via needle stick injury?
HIV
Hep C
Hep B
What pathogen do we have the greatest risk of getting from needle stick injury ? least?
Hep B — most (30%)
HIV - least ( 0.3) + Hep C (2%)
What factor impact risk of infection from needle stick infection?
type of bodily fluid involved
health status of pt
depth of injury
immune status of HCP
Steps to take when get needle injury
- allow wound to bleed freely (no pressure)
- clean with water + soap
- report injury to supervisor
- go to ED right away: might get preventive therapy for HIV (based on risk)
——- best to start therapy within 2 hours of injury + finish it within 72 hrs
** if not hep B immmune: may get hep B Ig for ST protection
How long generally does a pt need to stay after needle?
15 mins to monitor for ADRs
How long should the pt stay after injection if you have concerns about rx?
30 mins
