sharps injuries

Question 1

occupational exposure

Answer 1

splashing of bodily fluids into broken skin e.g cut / chapped
contamination of eyes/nose/mouth with bodily fluids
human bite that breaks the skin

Question 2

sharps injury

Answer 2

needle/ sharp object that is contaminated with ptx bodily fluids/ blood that pierces / breaks the skin

Question 3

significant exposure

Answer 3

when source known to be infected with blood borne virus

Question 4

percutaneous injury

Answer 4

sharps injury to the skin

Question 5

mucocutaneous injury

Answer 5

exposure of mucous membranes

Question 6

sharps AWARE

Answer 6

a - apply pressure and encourage bleeding
w - wash gently dont scrub with warm water and soap
a - assess injury , deep ? visibly contaminated?
r - risk of source blood
e - establish contact with a senior member of staff , call occupational health

Question 7

what type of needle poses a greater risk solid or hollow?

Answer 7

hollow