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mwit1967

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Describe healthcare workers' most common route of exposure to occupationally acquired HIV, and what steps should be done to prevent exposure.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

All of the following post-exposure and prophylaxis measures are required by employers except:
 
  a. prophylactic medication. c. laboratory tests to determine infection.
  b. counseling to exposed employees. d. modifying the exposed employee's patient responsibilities.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
85 of all occupationally acquired HIV is due to needlestick injuries. Most needlestick injuries happen after use but before disposalusually the sharps disposal container is full and the healthcare worker's hand is injured by a needle near the top of the container. Ensuring that the sharps container is available, in reach, and no more than  full before performing a procedure will reduce the risk of exposure.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: D


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